fat1 dak1忽得
Jyutpingfat1 dak1
Yalefāt dāk
Definition
Methaqualone; Quaaludes.
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How it's used
This term is a phonetic loanword derived from the English name for the sedative drug. It is almost exclusively used in the context of illegal narcotics and carries a strong negative, illicit connotation. It is rarely heard in polite or formal conversation.
Examples
After he took methaqualone, he became completely dazed.
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Common mistake
Learners should be extremely careful with this word as it refers to a controlled substance and is considered street slang. Using it in casual conversation may cause significant misunderstanding or alarm.
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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.
