leoi5 sung3 jin1呂宋煙吕宋烟
Jyutpingleoi5 sung3 jin1
Yaleléuih sung yīn
Definition
Cigar.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to cigars, often carrying a slightly old-fashioned or nostalgic tone. It is rarely used in modern daily speech compared to the generic term 雪茄, which is the standard word for cigar in Hong Kong. Using this term might make you sound like you are referencing a bygone era or a specific type of imported tobacco product from the past.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with regular cigarettes, which are called 香煙 or simply 煙. Using this term for a standard cigarette will sound very strange to native speakers.
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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.
