jiu4 tau4 jyun2搖頭丸摇头丸
Jyutpingjiu4 tau4 jyun2
Yaleyìuh tàuh yún
Definition
Ecstasy or MDMA, a recreational drug that stimulates the senses.
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How it's used
The name originates from the involuntary head shaking or rhythmic bobbing that users often exhibit under the influence of the drug in club settings. It is strictly a slang term for MDMA and carries a very strong negative connotation, as it is associated with illegal drug culture and severe health risks. Avoid using this term in any context other than discussing drug prevention or criminal reports.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
After taking ecstasy, he couldn't stop moving all night.
Do you know how much damage ecstasy does to your body?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal act of shaking one's head, which is expressed as 搖頭. Using the full term 搖頭丸 in casual conversation might sound like you are discussing illicit activities, so it is best to avoid it unless necessary.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
