bing1 duk6冰毒
Jyutpingbing1 duk6
Yalebīng duhk
Definition
Crystal meth; ice; methamphetamine.
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How it's used
This term is strictly a street name for the illicit substance and carries a heavy, serious tone. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing criminal activity or severe addiction. Using it in inappropriate contexts can sound highly alarming or aggressive.
Examples
He acts like he's on meth, he hasn't wanted to sleep all night.
Do you know where someone is selling meth?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 冰, which is the standard word for ice cubes used in drinks. The context of the sentence will usually make the distinction clear, but avoid using 冰 alone if you intend to refer to the drug.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
