thuốc lá sợi
Definition
- Noun:
- Cut tobacco / loose tobacco: Dried tobacco leaves that have been cut into thin strips or shreds for the purpose of rolling cigarettes by hand or for use in pipes. It is the processed, unpackaged form of tobacco before it is made into manufactured cigarettes.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông ấy thích hút thuốc lào và thuốc lá sợi. (He likes smoking water pipe tobacco and cut tobacco.)
- Cửa hàng tạp hóa bán cả thuốc lá điếu và thuốc lá sợi. (The grocery store sells both manufactured cigarettes and loose tobacco.)
- Anh ta mua một túi thuốc lá sợi để tự cuốn. (He bought a pouch of cut tobacco to roll his own.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thuốc lá sợi" specifically refers to the physical form of the tobacco (shredded). It is distinct from whole leaves () or powdered tobacco ().
- It is commonly associated with rolling one's own cigarettes (RYO), which can be perceived as more economical or offering more control over the tobacco blend.
Variants and Related Words
- Thuốc lá điếu (n): A manufactured, pre-rolled cigarette.
- Thuốc lá cuốn (n): A hand-rolled cigarette, typically made using and rolling papers.
- Thuốc lào (n): A specific, strong variety of Vietnamese tobacco, often used in water pipes, which can also be in shredded form.
Synonyms
- Loose tobacco
- Cut tobacco
- Shag tobacco (a specific cut)
- Rolling tobacco
Related Terms
- Giấy cuốn thuốc (n): Rolling papers.
- Máy cuốn thuốc (n): Cigarette rolling machine.
- Túi thuốc (n): Pouch of tobacco (a common way to sell ).