jyun2 zai2丸仔
Jyutpingjyun2 zai2
Yaleyún jái
Definition
Pills, especially illegal drugs in pill form.
- medicine pills; tablets
- slangillegal drugs in pill form
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How it's used
While 丸仔 can refer to ordinary medicine pills in a casual, diminutive way, it is heavily associated with illicit substances in street slang. Using it to describe legitimate prescription medication can sound dismissive or imply that the person is abusing drugs. When referring to actual medicine, it is safer to use 藥丸 to avoid any ambiguity.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
He takes pills all the time, which makes him look really lethargic.
Don't just take pills randomly, it's very dangerous.
Related words
Common phrases
to pop pills (slang for taking drugs)
Common mistake
Do not use this term in a medical or formal context, as it carries a strong connotation of drug abuse. If you are talking to a doctor or pharmacist, stick to 藥丸.
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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.
