jam2 dou3 daai6 daai2 dei2飲到大大地饮到大大地
Jyutpingjam2 dou3 daai6 daai2 dei2
Yaleyám dou daaih dáai déi
Definition
To have gotten a little drunk; tipsy.
colloquialfooddrink
How it's used
This phrase describes a state of mild intoxication where one is not completely wasted but clearly affected by alcohol. The reduplication of 大 adds a sense of casualness and softening to the description of being drunk. It is commonly used when someone is noticeably tipsy but still functional enough to hold a conversation or walk home.
Examples
He's gotten a bit tipsy tonight, you should take him home.
Are you a bit drunk? Your speech is slurred.
Related words
Common phrases
to go home after getting a bit tipsy
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with being completely drunk, which would be described as 飲醉 or 飲到爛醉. Using 大大地 implies a moderate, manageable level of intoxication rather than total loss of control.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
