jin1 cou2菸草烟草
Jyutpingjin1 cou2
Yaleyīn chóu
Definition
Tobacco; the plant or its leaves prepared for smoking or chewing.
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How it's used
While 菸草 is the standard term for the plant or the raw material, it is rarely used in casual conversation when referring to the act of smoking. Most people simply use 煙 to refer to cigarettes or the act of smoking itself. You will mostly encounter 菸草 in formal contexts like health warnings, government regulations, or agricultural discussions.
Examples
He really likes growing tobacco.
Is tobacco not allowed to be sold here?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse 菸草 with 煙仔, which is the common colloquial term for a cigarette. Using 菸草 to ask for a cigarette will sound overly formal or like you are talking about the raw leaf.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
