jam2 zeoi3 zo2飲醉咗饮醉咗
Jyutpingjam2 zeoi3 zo2
Yaleyám jeui jó
Definition
Drunk; inebriated.
colloquialdrinkdaily actions
How it's used
This phrase combines the verb for drinking with the state of being drunk and the aspect marker for completion. It is the standard way to describe someone who has reached a state of intoxication. You will often hear it used with the particle 㗎 to emphasize the current state of the person.
Examples
He got drunk last night and went to sleep as soon as he got home.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 醉, which is an adjective. While you can say 佢醉咗, 飲醉咗 specifically highlights the action of drinking that led to the state of being drunk.
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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.
