Chinese word

无烟

Pronunciation

Pinyinwú yān

Meaning

  • adjectivesmoke-free

Example

这家咖啡店无烟，空气很好。zhè jiā kā fēi diàn wú yān kōng qì hěn hǎo

This coffee shop is smoke-free, and the air is great.

Illustration for 无烟 (smoke-free)

More examples

为了孩子的健康，公园要设立无烟区。wèi le hái zi de jiàn kāng gōng yuán yào shè lì wú yān qū

For children's health, the park should establish a smoke-free zone.

Core concept

A clear space, object, or atmosphere with smoke entirely absent.

Common phrases

  • 无烟餐厅wú yān cān tīng

    smoke-free restaurant

  • 无烟区wú yān qū

    smoke-free zone

  • 无烟房间wú yān fáng jiān

    smoke-free room

Similar words

清新qīng xīn: Describes air or a scent that feels fresh and easy to breathe.
洁净jié jìng: Describes something free of dust and dirt and therefore clean.
无味wú wèi: Describes something with little or no noticeable smell.
无臭wú xiù: Describes something with no smell at all.

Definition in Chinese

表示某个场所、物品或环境中没有烟雾或烟气存在的状态。biǎo shì mǒu gè cháng suǒ wù pǐn huò huán jìng zhōng méi yǒu yān wù huò yān qì cún zài de zhuàng tài

Word origin

无烟 (wúyān, "smoke-free") combines 无 (wú, "without") with 烟 (yān, "smoke"), forming a direct picture of smoke being absent.

Usage tips

  • On a public notice, 无烟 (wúyān, "smoke-free") describes the condition of the place, while 禁止吸烟 (jìnzhǐ xīyān, "smoking prohibited") states the rule for people.

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