to smoke (tobacco)

chōu yān

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I did smoke when I was young.

我在年轻的时候抽烟。

I don't smoke.

我不抽烟。

You must go outside if you want to smoke.

如果您想抽烟的话，您必须出去。

It has been found that smoking is bad for your health.

查出了抽烟对身体不好。

Tom never used to smoke, but he does now.

汤姆以前从不抽烟，不过现在开始抽了。

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