deoi2 cou2隊草队草
Jyutpingdeoi2 cou2
Yaledéui chóu
Definition
To smoke marijuana.
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How it's used
This is a highly informal and slang term used to refer to the consumption of cannabis. It carries a rebellious or illicit connotation and is typically used among peers in casual settings. Avoid using this in any professional or formal context as it is considered crude.
Examples
He is always smoking weed at home, it smells really strong.
Do you know who likes to smoke weed?
Common phrases
to be high or acting foolish from smoking weed
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of 隊, which can mean to push or to drink alcohol quickly, or 草, which simply means grass. The combination is specific to drug culture.
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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.
