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Jyutpingkap1 duk6 ze2
Yalekāp duhk jé
Definition
Drug addict; a person who is addicted to illicit drugs.
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How it's used
This term is the standard, formal way to refer to someone who uses illegal drugs. In casual conversation, people often use more descriptive or slang terms like 癮君子 or 揩嘢嘅人 depending on the context and the level of sensitivity required. It is primarily used in news reports, social work, or medical discussions rather than in friendly banter.
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The government attaches great importance to the rehabilitation of drug addicts.
Do you know where there are support services for drug addicts?
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Common phrases
support for drug addicts
drug addict rehabilitation
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to address someone directly, as it is clinical and can sound dehumanizing or accusatory. It is intended for objective description rather than personal interaction.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
