ceoi1 laa3 baa1吹喇叭
Jyutpingceoi1 laa3 baa1
Yalechēui la bā
Definition
To play the trumpet, or to drink directly from a bottle.
- to play the trumpet
- to drink beverages, especially beer, directly from the bottle
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How it's used
The term is a vivid metaphor comparing the act of tilting a bottle back to the posture of a musician playing a trumpet. It is almost exclusively used for alcoholic beverages like beer, though it can occasionally apply to other bottled drinks in a playful or informal context. It carries a slightly rowdy or casual vibe, perfect for describing a night out at a bar or a party.
Examples
He really likes drinking beer straight from the bottle.
Why did you chug the whole bottle of soda?
Related words
Common phrases
to chug alcohol from the bottle
Common mistake
Do not use this term in formal settings or when describing actual musical performance, as the slang meaning is very specific to drinking. Using it to describe someone playing an actual instrument will cause confusion.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
