lei6 lei6 sei3 sap6莉莉四十
Jyutpinglei6 lei6 sei3 sap6
Yaleleih leih sei sahp
Definition
Seconal, a type of depressant.
colloquialhealth
How it's used
This term is a phonetic loanword derived from the brand name Seconal, which was historically popular in Hong Kong as a sedative. It is primarily used in older, colloquial contexts to refer to sleeping pills or barbiturates. Because it is a specific drug name, it is rarely heard in modern daily conversation unless referring to historical drug use or specific medical contexts.
Examples
He took Seconal, and now he is very sleepy.
Why are you buying Seconal?
Related words
Common phrases
to take Seconal
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general terms for sleeping pills like 安眠藥, as this term refers specifically to a type of barbiturate and carries a dated, potentially illicit connotation.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- 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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
