jin1 si1煙絲烟丝
Jyutpingjin1 si1
Yaleyīn sī
Definition
Cut tobacco; pipe tobacco; shredded tobacco
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the loose, shredded tobacco used for rolling cigarettes or packing pipes. It is distinct from pre-made cigarettes, which are referred to as 煙仔 or 香煙. The term is most commonly used by enthusiasts who prefer the ritual of rolling their own tobacco.
Measure word
baau1包bāuExamples
keoi5 hou2 zung1 ji3 zi6 gei2 gyun2 jin1 si1 lai4 sik6
佢好鍾意自己捲煙絲嚟食。
He really likes to roll his own tobacco to smoke.
nei5 zung6 jau5 mou5 do1 jyu4 ge3 jin1 si1 aa4
你仲有冇多餘嘅煙絲呀？
Do you have any extra tobacco left?
Related words
Common phrases
gyun2 jin1 si1
捲煙絲
to roll tobacco
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to the smoke itself, which is 煙. It is strictly for the physical tobacco product.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
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