jyu3酗
Jyutpingjyu3
Yaleyu
Definition
To drink to excess and become rowdy, violent, or drunk.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the destructive, habitual nature of alcohol abuse rather than just being drunk. It carries a strong negative connotation of losing control and causing social or personal harm. While often paired with 酒, it implies a chronic condition rather than a one-off night out.
Examples
He is always drinking excessively, making his family very annoyed.
Do you know why he has become an alcoholic?
Related words
Common phrases
alcoholism
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 飲醉 which simply means to be drunk. 酗 implies a deeper, problematic addiction that leads to anti-social behavior.
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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.
