The English word for "烟" (cigarette) can be translated into several terms depending on the context and type of product.
"Cigarette" is the most common term, referring to a small roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in paper for smoking.
"Tobacco" is a broader term that encompasses the plant or processed leaves used in cigarettes, cigars, and other smoking products.
"Cigar" refers to a larger, typically thicker roll of tobacco leaves, often wrapped in a tobacco leaf wrapper, offering a stronger smoke than cigarettes.
"Smoke" can be used as a general term for the act of smoking or the vapor produced, but it is less specific than "cigarette" or "tobacco."
"Smoking" is the verb or gerund form, describing the act of inhaling and exhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar, or pipe.
"Roll-your-own" (RYO) refers to loose tobacco and rolling papers that users manually roll into cigarettes, often as a cost-saving alternative.
"E-cigarette" or "vape" describes electronic devices that heat a liquid (e-juice) to produce an aerosol for inhalation, a popular alternative to traditional smoking.
"Hookah" or "shisha" is a water pipe used for smoking flavored tobacco, common in social settings in many cultures.
"Pipe" refers to a smoking device with a bowl and a stem, typically used for smoking tobacco in a more leisurely manner.
These terms reflect the diverse range of smoking products available in the market, each with its own cultural and social significance.