laan6 zeoi3爛醉烂醉
Jyutpinglaan6 zeoi3
Yalelaahn jeui
Definition
Dead drunk; extremely intoxicated from drinking alcohol.
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How it's used
Focuses on the extreme, often messy state of intoxication where one loses control or consciousness. It carries a slightly negative or critical connotation, implying that the person has gone beyond just having a good time. It is frequently used with the complement 飲到 to emphasize the process of reaching that state.
Examples
He got dead drunk last night and fell asleep as soon as he got home.
Why did you get so wasted? You still have to work tomorrow.
Related words
Common phrases
to drink until dead drunk
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 醉, which is a neutral term for being drunk. 爛醉 specifically describes a state of being excessively or uncontrollably drunk, similar to being plastered or wasted in English.
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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.
