suk6 jin1熟煙熟烟
Jyutpingsuk6 jin1
Yalesukh yīn
Definition
(food) smoking food
colloquialother
How it's used
Refers specifically to traditional Chinese processed tobacco leaves that have been steamed and sun-dried. It is distinct from modern commercial cigarettes and is mostly associated with older generations or traditional tobacco shops. The term carries a nostalgic or historical connotation rather than being a common modern retail product.
Measure word
baau1包bāuExamples
aa3 je4 ji5 cin4 hou2 zung1 ji3 sik6 suk6 jin1
阿爺以前好鍾意食熟煙。
Grandpa really liked smoking steamed tobacco in the past.
nei1 dou6 bin1 dou6 jau5 dak1 maai6 suk6 jin1 aa4
呢度邊度有得賣熟煙呀？
Where can I buy steamed tobacco around here?
Related words
Common phrases
maai5 suk6 jin1
買熟煙
buy steamed tobacco
sik6 suk6 jin1
食熟煙
smoke steamed tobacco
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- 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.
