deoi6 ngaang6 je5隊硬嘢队硬嘢
Jyutpingdeoi6 ngaang6 je5
Yaledeuih ngaahng yéh
Definition
To consume strong alcohol, drugs, or highly potent substances.
colloquialdrink
How it's used
Refers specifically to consuming high proof spirits like whiskey, brandy, or vodka rather than beer or wine. The phrasing carries a rugged or masculine connotation, often implying a deliberate choice to get drunk or deal with stress through stronger alcohol. It is rarely used in formal settings or when ordering at a high end cocktail bar.
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Common mistake
Do not use this for beer or light alcoholic beverages, as it sounds unnatural and confusing to native speakers. It is strictly for spirits or hard liquor.
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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.
