jap6 din6 jau4入電油入电油

Jyutpingjap6 din6 jau4

Yaleyahp dihn yàuh

動詞

Definition

To fill up with petrol or gasoline; figuratively, to take drugs.

to fill a vehicle with gasoline; to refuel
figurativeto take drugs; to consume narcotics

colloquialtransportslang

How it's used

While literally referring to refueling a vehicle, this term is frequently used as a slang euphemism for taking drugs. The shift from a mundane mechanical task to a illicit activity relies on the context of the conversation. Using it in a casual setting can imply a secretive or shady subtext.

Examples

gaa3架ce1車mou5冇jau4油laa3喇，heoi3去jap6入din6電jau4油sin1先。

The car is out of gas, let's go get some fuel first.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知keoi5佢heoi3去zo2咗bin1邊dou6度jap6入din6電jau4油aa4呀？

Do you know where he went to get high?

Common phrases

jap6入din6電jau4油zaam6站

gas station

Common mistake

Do not use this term in a formal setting when referring to refueling a car, as the slang connotation is widely recognized and could lead to awkward misunderstandings.