What's the difference between cannabis, marijuana, and weed?

These terms all refer to the same plant (Cannabis sativa). 'Cannabis' is the scientific/formal term, 'marijuana' is traditional (though considered outdated by some), and 'weed' is casual slang. They're interchangeable in most contexts.

What does '420' mean in cannabis culture?

420 (pronounced 'four-twenty') is code for cannabis consumption, with 4:20 PM being a traditional time to smoke. April 20th (4/20) is celebrated as an unofficial cannabis holiday. The origin is debated but likely started with California high school students in the 1970s.

What's the difference between indica and sativa?

Indica strains traditionally produce relaxing, body-focused effects ('in-da-couch'), while sativa strains are associated with energizing, cerebral effects. However, modern hybrids blur these lines, and effects depend more on specific cannabinoid and terpene profiles than indica/sativa classification.

What is THC and why does the percentage matter?

THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis that produces the 'high.' The percentage indicates potency - 15% THC means 150mg of THC per gram. Higher percentages mean stronger effects, which is why beginners should start with lower THC strains.

What does 'dank' mean?

'Dank' is slang for high-quality cannabis with strong aroma, visible trichomes, and potent effects. Originally meaning 'damp and musty,' it became a positive term in cannabis culture to describe premium flower.

大麻术语词汇表：完整的杂草俚语和术语指南

Educational flat lay showing cannabis accessories in organized grid: herb grinder, rolled joint, glass pipe, small bong, vaporizer, rolling tray, and storage jar on white background

无论您是一个完整的初学者还是无意中听到大麻对话并感到迷失的人，这个综合词汇表揭开了大麻文化的神秘面纱。从科学术语到街头俚语，从配件到消费方法，本 A-Z 参考指南涵盖了您了解大麻相关对话、产品标签和社区讨论所需的一切。

几十年来，大麻文化发展了丰富的词汇，融合了植物学术语、区域俚语和创造性的表达方式。本指南将其全部翻译成简单的语言。

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大麻术语包括科学名称（如 THC 和萜烯）、俚语（如潮湿和响亮）、附属名称（如磨床和邦格）和文化短语（如 420 和扑通扑通）。该词汇表包含 100 多个按字母顺序排列的基本术语，帮助初学者自信地导航大麻对话、产品标签和社区文化。

A

Ashtray：用于灰烬和熄灭的大麻的容器。专门的大麻烟灰缸通常包括用于清洁管道的去伯勒钉子等功能。

Autoflower：根据年龄而不是光周期开花的大麻植物遗传学。与消费者无关，但您会在培养讨论中看到它。

B

Blunt：大麻在烟叶或无烟麻包装中滚动。比关节大，烧伤较慢，经常分组共享。以费城人的钝雪茄命名。

Bong: Water pipe for smoking cannabis. Water cools and filters smoke before inhalation. Also called water pipe. Sizes range from mini (6") to massive (3+ feet). Learn more in our 烟枪收藏.

Bowl: (1) 装有大麻燃烧的管道或烟枪的部分。（2）吸烟会议（“想抽一碗？”）。（3）装满碗块的量。

Bubbler：管道和烟斗之间的混合 - 像管道一样手持，但使用水一样使用水烟。提供比干燥管道更平滑的命中。

Bud：雌性大麻植物的开花部分，含有最高浓度的大麻素。你实际抽什么。也称为花或小块。

Budtender：帮助客户选择产品的大麻药房员工，类似于调酒师。他们可以推荐菌株并回答问题。

C

麻醉：大麻中的化合物与体内受体相互作用。 THC 和 CBD 是最著名的，但还有 100 多种其他包括 CBG、CBN 和 CBC。

Cannabis：植物属的学名。包括大麻、大麻和大麻。大麻/杂草的正式/合法术语。

碳水化合物（碳化物）：管控气流的管道和起泡器上的小孔。遮盖时，吸入时释放，以清除腔室中的烟雾。

购物车/盒：预装含有大麻油的汽化器盒。连接到 510 线程电池。因方便和谨慎而广受欢迎。

CBD（大麻二酚）：非精神活性大麻素以潜在的治疗益处而闻名，而不会产生“高”。常用于焦虑、疼痛和炎症。

Chillum：印度文化中传统上使用的直管圆锥管。香烟大小时也称为一击。

Cone: (1) 预卷纸，形状像圆锥体，便于填充。（2）以锥形滚动的接头（尖端更宽，过滤器处较窄）。

浓缩：大麻产品，含有提取和浓缩的大麻素。包括蜡、碎石、活树脂、松香。比花更有效（60-90% THC 对 15-25%）。

交联：关节与第二个关节垂直插入，形成十字形。以电影菠萝快车闻名。先进的滚动技术。

Crutch：过滤器或尖端的另一个术语。提供结构并防止松散的大麻进入您的嘴巴。

固化/固化：收获后缓慢干燥大麻的过程，以保持效力、风味和光滑度。正确治愈的大麻对吸烟的刺激性不那么苛刻。

D

Dab: (1) 一剂大麻浓缩物。（2）使用 DAB 钻机或电子设备进行蒸发浓缩物的行为。轻拍比吸烟花更有效。

Dank：高品质大麻的俚语，香气和效力强。最初的意思是“潮湿/胡须”，但演变成一种恭维。

Debowler：在烟灰缸中钉，旨在通过推出灰烬和残留物来帮助排空管道。

Dispensary: 合法大麻产品的零售店。根据当地法律，需要医疗卡或成人年龄。

Downstem：将碗连接到水室的烟枪中的玻璃管。可以固定或可拆卸。

挖出/防空洞：有两个隔间的小盒子——一个用于大麻地面，一个用于一击球。便携式吸烟系统。

Dry Herb：花大麻（与浓缩物/油相反）。用于指定为花而不是浓缩笔设计的蒸发器。

E

Edibles：大麻注入的食物或饮料。效果需要 1-2 小时才能开始，持续 6-8 小时，感觉与吸烟不同。更难给药，不建议初学者使用。

Eighth：3.5 克大麻（1 盎司 1 英寸）。共同购买金额。

F

过滤器/过滤器尖端：小块卷纸板或特殊材料放置在接缝口端。提供结构，防止松动物料进入口腔，保持关节形状。也称为拐杖或尖端。

Flower：大麻植物的可烟芽。也称为芽或草药。传统的大麻形式。

Fullmelt：高质量的哈希，完全蒸发而不会留下残留物。优质精矿。

G

Gram：大麻的计量单位。一克足以用于 2-3 个接头或几个管道碗。

Grind：将大麻分解成更小、均匀的碎片。提高燃烧一致性。

Grinder：将大麻花分解成一致的装置。范围从简单的 2 件套到 4 件套，带有 Kief 捕手。有金属、丙烯酸或木材可供选择。

Green: (1) 新鲜的未燃烧大麻在碗中。 (2) “Getting Greens”是指先从新包装的碗中吸烟。

H

哈希/哈希：压缩大麻树脂腺体（毛状体）。比花更有效，比现代浓缩物更有效。传统的浓缩大麻形式。

Hemp：用于工业用途（纤维、种子、CBD）的大麻植物，THC 含量低于 0.3%。即使在大麻不存在的情况下，在许多司法管辖区也是合法的。

Herb: 大麻花的另一个词。常见于“药草研磨机”等短语。

Hybrid：来自籼稻和苜蓿遗传学的大麻菌株。大多数现代菌株是杂交种。影响取决于特定的遗传学。

水文/水培：在水基养分溶液而不是土壤中种植的大麻。通常（错误地）假设质量更高，尽管生长方法对质量的影响低于遗传和治疗。

I

Indica：主要大麻亚种之一，传统上与放松、镇静作用和较短、更茂密的植物有关。助记“In-da-Couch”有助于记住典型的效果。

ISO（异丙醇）：酒精用于清洁管道、烟枪和其他玻璃配件。通常 91% 或 99% 的浓度效果最好。

J

J/Jay: 用语为联合。

Joint：大麻卷成纸（不像使用烟叶的钝器）。经典消费方式。可以滚动有或没有过滤器。

K

Keef (see Kief)

Kief：从大麻芽上掉下来的晶体毛状体，收集在研磨室或通过筛选筛选。非常有效（30-50% THC）。以金粉的形式出现。可以洒在碗上或压成哈希。

Kush：原产于印度库什山脉的应变家族。术语现在广泛用于具有土质松木风味的籼稻主导菌株。

L

Lighter：点燃大麻的标准工具。丁烷打火机最常见。麻芯提供了一种更清洁的选择。

Loud：香气非常浓郁的大麻俚语。 “响亮”是指它的气味有多强烈，表明新鲜度和质量。

M

Marijuana：大麻的传统术语，源自墨西哥西班牙语。有些人更喜欢“大麻”，因为“大麻”具有禁酒时代宣传的种族主义历史内涵。

Mary Jane: 大麻的俏皮俚语，可能来自西班牙语翻译。在旧的参考文献中很常见。

中频/中频: 中等质量的大麻。不高级（响亮，潮湿），不可怕（Schwag，砖杂草）。平均效力和吸引力。

Munchies：食用大麻后经常出现食欲增加。食物通常味道更好，饥饿信号会加剧。

N

Nug：个别大麻芽，尤其是一种矮胖、形态良好的大麻芽。 “Nice Nugs”意味着高质量的芽。

O

OG: (1) 应变谱系术语（海洋生长或原始黑帮 - 有争议）。出现在许多菌株的名称中，如 OG Kush。 (2) 对“原创”或老用户的俚语。

One-Hitter：专为单次吸入而设计的小管道。经常伪装成看起来像香烟。与防空洞配对，便携性。

P

打包/打包一个碗：用大麻磨碎的烟斗或邦格碗。

Papers (see Rolling Papers)

过滤器/PERC：烟枪中的水过滤功能，可产生气泡、进一步冷却和过滤烟雾。类型包括树、蜂窝、淋浴喷头、涡轮机。

Piece：任何吸烟设备 - 烟斗、烟斗、起泡器等。“好片”是对某人配饰的赞美。

Pipe：手持吸烟装置，通常是玻璃、金属或木材。比bongs简单，更便携。包括勺管、夏洛克管、冷冻。

Pot：大麻/大麻的经典俚语。起源不清楚，可能来自西班牙语“Potiguaya”（大麻叶）。

Pre-Roll：从药房购买的预卷接头。适合不想自己滚动的人。

Puff: (1) 吸入接头、管道或其他装置。（2）吸大麻。

喷扑式通行证：社交吸烟礼仪 - 吸两口粉，然后传递给下一个轮换的人。

Q

Quarter：7 克大麻（¼ 盎司）。普通用户的共同购买金额。

R

Reefer：大麻的老式俚语，在 1930-50 年代的反大麻宣传电影中普及，如“冷藏疯狂”。今天很少认真使用。

Resin: (1) 燃烧大麻的管道内粘性堆积物。 (2) 活树脂 - 优质大麻浓缩物。

Roach：吸烟时难以握住的关节的最后一小部分。有些人将蟑螂保存在“蟑螂罐”中以供以后吸烟。

Roach Clip：用于握住蟑螂的工具（或像发夹一样的即兴物品）完全吸烟而不会烧伤手指。

卷纸: 用于滚动接头的薄纸。由木浆、大米或大麻制成。尺寸包括 1¼、特大号和特大号纤细。

滚动托盘：平坦的表面，用于滚动接头的凸起边缘。捕获落下的大麻并保持工作空间的井井有条。

S

Sativa：传统上与激发、大脑和创造性效果相关的大麻亚种。植物长得又高又瘦。许多白天菌株以苜蓿为主。

Schwag：低质量的大麻，通常是棕色的，干燥的，充满茎和种子。与潮湿相反。压缩走私时也称为“砖杂草”。

SESH/会话：一段时间内大麻消费，通常与他人共享。

Shake：沉淀在容器底部的大麻芽和小块。比整个芽便宜，但仍然可用，尽管通常不太有效。

Spliff: Cannabis mixed with tobacco, rolled in paper. More common in Europe than North America.

Stash: (1) Your personal cannabis supply. (2) Hidden storage spot. (3) Storage containers.

Strain: Specific variety of cannabis with distinct genetics, appearance, aroma, and effects. Thousands exist, named creatively (Blue Dream, Sour Diesel, etc.).

T

THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol): Primary psychoactive cannabinoid in cannabis. Produces the "high." Typical flower contains 15-30% THC, concentrates 60-90%.

Terpenes: Aromatic oils in cannabis that produce distinct smells and flavors (pine, citrus, berry, diesel). Also influence effects through the "entourage effect."

Tip: Filter/crutch at the mouth end of joints.

Tolerance: Reduced response to cannabis from regular use, requiring larger amounts for same effects. Managed with tolerance breaks (T-breaks).

Toke: (1) A puff or hit from a joint/pipe. (2) To smoke cannabis.

Trichomes: Tiny, crystal-like glands on cannabis buds and leaves containing cannabinoids and terpenes. They look like tiny mushrooms under magnification and appear as "frost" or "crystals" to the naked eye.

U

Uplifting: Describes effects that elevate mood and energy, typically associated with sativa strains.

V

Vape/Vaporizer: Device that heats cannabis to release cannabinoids as vapor (not smoke). Less harsh than smoking, more efficient. Includes dry herb vaporizers and concentrate pens.

W

Wake and Bake: Consuming cannabis shortly after waking up, typically before breakfast.

Wax: Type of cannabis concentrate with waxy, opaque texture. Made through extraction processes. High potency (60-80% THC).

Weed: Universal casual slang for cannabis/marijuana. Most common everyday term.

Z

Zip/Ziplock: Ounce (28 grams) of cannabis. Named because it historically came in ziploc bags. Also called an "O" or "zone."

Accessory & Equipment Terms

Ash Catcher: Attachment for bongs that catches ash before it enters the main chamber, keeping water cleaner longer.

Carb Cap: Tool used in dabbing to control airflow and vaporization temperature.

Debowler: see main section above

Dugout: see main section above

Grinder: see main section above with link to grinders

One-Hitter: see main section above

Rolling Tray: see main section above

Screens: Small mesh screens placed in pipes to prevent cannabis from being pulled through while smoking.

Consumption Method Terms

Cornering: Technique of lighting just a small section of the bowl so others get fresh (green) cannabis rather than all ash. Polite group smoking practice.

Dab: see main section above

Hotbox: Smoking in an enclosed space (car, small room) so smoke accumulates. Intensifies effects through secondhand smoke.

Pass/Passing: Sharing cannabis by handing it to the next person in rotation.

Rip: Taking a large, forceful inhalation. "Taking a fat rip" means a big hit.

420 (Four-Twenty): see FAQ above - code for cannabis, both as a time (4:20 PM) and date (April 20).

Bogart: To hold onto a joint/pipe too long without passing. From Humphrey Bogart's tendency to let cigarettes dangle from his lips in films.

Cashed/Cached: When a bowl is completely burned with no green left. "This bowl is cashed."

Cottonmouth: Dry mouth sensation common after cannabis use. Resolved by drinking water.

Couch-Lock: Intense physical relaxation making you want to melt into the couch, typically from indica strains or large doses.

Dankrupt: Humorous term for being out of cannabis.

Green Out: Feeling nauseous, dizzy, or generally unwell from consuming too much cannabis. Non-dangerous but unpleasant.

Munchies: see main section above

Puff-Puff-Pass: see main section above

Stoned: State of being under cannabis influence, often implying heavy body effects.

Quality & Characteristics Terms

Dank: see main section above

Fire/Loud: High-quality cannabis with strong effects and aroma.

Gas/Gassy: Strain characteristic describing fuel-like aroma (often desirable). Certain terpenes create diesel/petrol smell profiles.

Headie/Heady: Very high quality cannabis or glass pieces. "Headies" are premium products.

Reggie/Regs: Regular, mediocre quality cannabis. Better than schwag, worse than premium.

Schwag: see main section above

Shake: see main section above

Sticky: High resin content making buds sticky to touch. Indicates freshness and high trichome count.

Top Shelf: Highest quality cannabis products in a dispensary, usually on literal top shelves. Premium pricing.

Measurement Terms

Dime Bag: $10 worth of cannabis. Amount varies by location and quality. Outdated term from pre-legalization era.

Eighth: see main section above (3.5 grams)

Gram: Basic unit of cannabis measurement. Enough for 2-3 joints or several bowls.

Half/Half O: Half ounce (14 grams).

Ounce (O/Oz): 28 grams. Legal purchase limits often cap at one ounce.

Quarter: see main section above (7 grams)

Plant & Strain Terms

Hybrid: see main section above

Indica: see main section above

Landrace: Original, pure cannabis strains from specific geographic regions (Afghan Kush, Thai, Durban Poison). Most modern strains are crossbred hybrids.

Phenotype: Specific physical expression of a strain's genetics. Same strain can have multiple phenotypes with slight variations.

Sativa: see main section above

Strain: see main section above

Terpenes: see main section above

Trim: Leaves and small pieces trimmed from buds during harvest. Lower quality than buds but still contains cannabinoids. Often used for edibles or pre-rolls.

Effects Terms

Cerebral: Effects felt in the mind/head rather than body. Mental clarity, creativity, philosophical thinking.

Couch-Lock: see above

Creeper: Strain or product where effects develop slowly, "creeping up" on you. Easy to overconsume because you don't feel it immediately.

Head High: Primarily mental/cerebral effects with less body sensation.

Mellow: Gentle, relaxed effects without intensity.

Paranoia: Anxiety or suspicious feelings sometimes triggered by cannabis, usually from consuming too much or using high-THC sativas.

Stoned: see above

Uplifting: see above

Preparation Terms

Break Up/Break Down: Manually separating cannabis buds with fingers rather than using a grinder.

Cure: see above

Decarb/Decarboxylation: Heating process that activates cannabinoids. Happens automatically when smoking but must be done deliberately for edibles.

Grind: see above

Storage Terms

Boveda/Humidity Pack: Two-way humidity control pack maintaining ideal moisture levels (usually 62%) for cannabis storage.

Cure: see above (also relates to storage)

Jar/Stash Jar: Airtight container for cannabis storage. Glass mason jars are popular.

Vacuum Seal: Storage method removing air to preserve freshness long-term.

Legal & Medical Terms

Budtender: see main section above

CBD: see main section above

Dispensary: see main section above

Medical Card/MMJ Card: State-issued identification allowing legal purchase of medical cannabis. Requirements vary by jurisdiction.

Recreational: Cannabis legal for adult use without medical justification. Also called "adult use."

THC: see main section above

Slang & Colloquial Terms

Bake/Baked: To smoke cannabis / being high.

Blaze/Blazing: To smoke cannabis.

Blow: Exhaling smoke.

Bud: see main section above

Burn: To smoke cannabis.

Cheech/Chief/Chiefing: Smoking cannabis, especially large amounts.

Chronic: (1) High-quality cannabis. (2) Dr. Dre's 1992 album that popularized the term.

Devil's Lettuce: Humorous slang for cannabis, mocking old anti-cannabis rhetoric.

Doobie/Dooby: Joint. Old-school term.

Ganja: Sanskrit word for cannabis, used in Jamaican culture and worldwide.

Grass/Pot/Herb/Weed: All synonyms for cannabis.

High: State of being under cannabis influence.

Jazz Cigarette: Extremely outdated 1920s-30s term for cannabis joint. Used ironically today.

Mary Jane: see main section above

Reefer: see main section above

Smoke Out: To provide cannabis to someone else for free.

Spark/Spark Up: To light cannabis.

Tree/Trees: Cannabis flower, referencing the plant structure.

Wacky Tobaccy: Humorous, deliberately silly term for cannabis.

Understanding Product Labels

Modern legal cannabis products include detailed labeling. Key terms you'll see:

THC %: Percentage of tetrahydrocannabinol by weight. 15-20% is moderate, 20-25% is strong, 25%+ is very strong.

CBD %: Percentage of cannabidiol. Higher CBD can balance THC effects.

Terpene Profile: List of dominant terpenes (Myrcene, Limonene, Pinene, etc.) indicating aroma and potential effects.

Indica/Sativa/Hybrid: Classification of strain type.

Harvest Date: When cannabis was harvested. Fresher is generally better (within 6-12 months).

Testing Date: When cannabinoid content was laboratory tested.

Batch Number: Identifier for specific production batch, important for quality control.

Regional Variations

Cannabis terminology varies by region:

UK/Europe: "Draw" (cannabis), "Spliff" (joint), "Green" (cannabis), "Build" (roll a joint)

Canada: "Dart" (joint), "Hoover" (smoke everything), "Going for a rip" (smoking session)

Australia: "Cone" (bong bowl), "Choof" (cannabis), "Stink" (cannabis)

West Coast US: "Tree," "Fire," "Gas" for quality descriptors

East Coast US: "Loud," "Za/Zaza" (new slang), "Bud"

Understanding these helps when discussing cannabis in different communities or consuming cannabis content from various regions.

Final Thoughts

Cannabis terminology can feel overwhelming at first, but you don't need to memorize everything. Learn the basics (bud, joint, pipe, grinder, THC, CBD) and the rest comes naturally through exposure and conversation.

When unsure about a term, simply ask - cannabis enthusiasts generally enjoy explaining terminology, especially to curious newcomers. Most slang exists for fun, creativity, or historical reasons rather than necessity.

As cannabis becomes more mainstream and legally available, terminology continues evolving. New slang emerges while old terms fade. Staying current helps you understand product descriptions, follow discussions, and communicate effectively within cannabis communities.

The most important thing is understanding terms related to safety (potency, dosing, effects) and basic equipment. The creative slang is just cultural flavor that makes conversations more interesting.

This glossary is for educational purposes. Cannabis laws vary by jurisdiction. Terms and definitions reflect common usage but may have regional variations.