gaai2 zau2解酒
Jyutpinggaai2 zau2
Yalegái jáu
Definition
To dissipate the effects of alcohol
colloquialhealthdrink
How it's used
Often used when someone is feeling the immediate effects of alcohol and wants to feel more alert or less nauseous. While people frequently suggest specific foods or drinks to help, it is important to remember that these are mostly folk remedies rather than medical cures. The term focuses on the process of alleviating symptoms rather than just the passage of time.
Examples
jam2 bui1 jit6 caa4 gaai2 zau2 laa1
飲杯熱茶解酒啦。
Drink a cup of hot tea to sober up.
nei5 jau5 mou5 me1 fong1 faat3 ho2 ji5 gaai2 zau2 aa4
你有冇咩方法可以解酒呀？
Do you have any way to cure a hangover?
Related words
Common phrases
gaai2 zau2 tong1
解酒湯
hangover soup
gaai2 zau2 joek6
解酒藥
hangover medicine
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a way to instantly lower blood alcohol levels for driving, but it only refers to managing the physical discomfort of a hangover or intoxication.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
