鼻烟
bíyān
The English word 'snuff' translates to 鼻烟 (bíyān) in Chinese.
Meaning: extinguish candle or oil-lamp (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
bíyān
Did you know?
- Chinese snuff bottles are now a major category of global art collecting, with some rare pieces selling for millions of dollars at auction.
- In traditional Chinese culture, 鼻烟 was historically associated with luxury and the elite classes during the Qing Dynasty, often kept in ornate, hand-carved snuff bottles.
- The Chinese word for 'snuff' tobacco, 鼻烟, literally translates to 'nose smoke'.
Examples in context
- 他每天都使用鼻烟。He uses snuff every day.
Example conversation
Junjie and Jiayi are preparing for bed.
- 佳怡 Jiayi俊杰，该睡觉了。Jùnjié, gāi shuìjiào le.Junjie, it is time to sleep.
- 俊杰 Junjie好的，我这就把蜡烛鼻烟。Hǎo de, wǒ zhè jiù bǎ làzhú bíyān.Okay, I will snuff the candle right now.
- 佳怡 Jiayi小心不要烫到手。Xiǎoxīn bùyào tàng dào shǒu.Be careful not to burn your hand.
- 俊杰 Junjie没问题，已经鼻烟好了。Méi wèntí, yǐjīng bíyān hǎo le.No problem, it is already snuffed.
