jin1 man4煙民烟民
Jyutpingjin1 man4
Yaleyīn màhn
Definition
Smoker; a person who has a habit of smoking.
colloquialpeoplehealth
How it's used
This term is a direct and common way to label someone who smokes, carrying a slightly clinical or descriptive tone rather than a judgmental one. It is often used in public health notices or when discussing social habits. While it is widely understood, it is more formal than simply saying someone 食煙.
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Smoking is not allowed here, smokers please move away.
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Common phrases
long-time smoker
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 煙鬼, which is a derogatory term for a heavy or addicted smoker. Using 煙民 is neutral, whereas 煙鬼 implies a lack of self-control or is used to mock someone.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
