Chinese
nóngyān
Meaning: thick smoke
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

失火的大樓冒出了陣陣濃煙,消防員正緊急趕往現場。
失火的大楼冒出了阵阵浓烟,消防员正紧急赶往现场。
Thick smoke billowed from the burning building, and firefighters are rushing to the scene.
濃煙讓屋內的人感到幾乎窒息。
The thick smoke made the people in the room feel almost suffocated.

Usage Notes

Refers to dense smoke, usually from a fire.

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