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戒酒 (jièjiǔ, to give up drinking) — choose 戒烟 when referring specifically to quitting smoking, not alcohol.
In formal contexts, you might hear 戒烟 used in health campaigns or medical advice. Be cautious with the pronunciation; the first tone (jie4) can easily be confused with the fourth tone (jie1), which means 'to warn.' Common collocations include '戒烟计划' (quit smoking plan) and '戒烟成功' (successful in quitting smoking).
戒烟 is relevant for HSK Level 4 learners, as it combines vocabulary related to health and personal actions. Students should focus on understanding the components of the phrase and practice using it in sentences about health and lifestyle changes.
Learners may confuse 戒烟 with 吸烟 (xī yān), which means 'to smoke.' A common mistake is saying '戒吸烟' instead of '戒烟'. Remember, 戒烟 is specifically about quitting, while 吸烟 refers to the act of smoking.
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How to say to give up smoking in Chinese
“to give up smoking” in Chinese is戒烟
戒烟 means 'to give up smoking' and refers to the process of quitting tobacco. It is commonly used in health contexts, often discussing the benefits of quitting or support for those trying to stop. The phrase conveys a sense of commitment to improving one's health by eliminating a harmful habit.
When to use 戒烟
In formal contexts, you might hear 戒烟 used in health campaigns or medical advice. Be cautious with the pronunciation; the first tone (jie4) can easily be confused with the fourth tone (jie1), which means 'to warn.' Common collocations include '戒烟计划' (quit smoking plan) and '戒烟成功' (successful in quitting smoking).
戒烟 or something close to it
戒酒 (jièjiǔ, to give up drinking) — choose 戒烟 when referring specifically to quitting smoking, not alcohol.
What learners get wrong
Learners may confuse 戒烟 with 吸烟 (xī yān), which means 'to smoke.' A common mistake is saying '戒吸烟' instead of '戒烟'. Remember, 戒烟 is specifically about quitting, while 吸烟 refers to the act of smoking.
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Cultural Notes for 戒烟
While smoking is viewed as a significant social activity in many Western cultures, in China, there is increasing stigma and public health efforts against smoking, especially in urban areas.
Frequently asked questions about 戒烟
No, it can be used informally when discussing personal experiences or encouraging friends to quit.
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