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硝烟
xiāo​yān

gunpowder smoke

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 硝 xiāo noun
    saltpeter
    General name for mineral salts such as niter or saltpeter; often used to make gunpowder, fertilizer, or medicine
  2. 烟 煙 yān noun
    smoke
    gas and visible particles emitted by a burning substance