duk6 ban2毒品
Jyutpingduk6 ban2
Yaleduhk bán
Definition
Drugs, narcotics, or addictive illegal substances.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to illegal substances that cause addiction and physical harm. While it is the standard term for narcotics, it is also used metaphorically in slang to describe something so addictive or appealing that a person cannot stop consuming it, such as a specific video game or hobby.
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zung3種jungExamples
He was arrested by the police for possessing drugs.
Do you know how much damage taking drugs does to your body?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 藥物, which refers to legitimate medicine or pharmaceuticals. Using 毒品 to describe regular medicine will sound like you are accusing someone of taking illegal substances.
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Grammar guides
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