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Jyutpinggaa3 fe1 jan1
Yalega fē yān
Definition
Caffeine; a central nervous system stimulant that temporarily wards off drowsiness and restores alertness.
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How it's used
Scientific terms like this are often used in casual conversation when discussing health or diet trends. While it is a loan translation, it is fully integrated into the vocabulary of health-conscious urbanites. It is frequently paired with adjectives describing sensitivity or content levels.
Examples
This drink has a very high caffeine content, I feel very energetic after drinking it.
Are you very sensitive to caffeine, that you can't sleep even after a little bit?
Related words
Common phrases
caffeine sensitivity
caffeine content
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Grammar guides
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