be1 fui1啤灰
Jyutpingbe1 fui1
Yalebē fūi
Definition
To take or snort heroin.
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How it's used
This term is specific to the act of injecting or using heroin and carries a heavy, negative social stigma. It is strictly underworld or street slang and should be avoided in polite or professional company. The imagery of the term relates to the greyish appearance of the substance or the physical state of the user.
Examples
He used to take heroin all the time, which ruined his health.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the construction term 批灰, which refers to plastering or skimming walls. While they sound identical in some dialects, the context of drug use makes the meaning clear.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
