Chinese
xīyān
Meaning: to smoke (cigarettes)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

公共場所禁止吸菸。
公共场所禁止吸烟。
Smoking is prohibited in public places.
學校內禁止吸菸。
Smoking is prohibited inside the school.
你不得在公共場所吸菸。
You must not smoke in public places.
這裡不允許吸菸。
Smoking is not allowed here.
吸菸會嚴重損害你的健康。
Smoking will seriously damage your health.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in formal signs and notices.

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