on1 min4 joek6安眠藥安眠药
Jyutpingon1 min4 joek6
Yaleōn mìhn yeuhk
Definition
Sleeping pill or sleeping medicine used to treat insomnia.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to medication prescribed or taken to induce sleep. It is often used in a serious or concerned tone, as the topic of relying on medication for sleep is treated with caution in local culture.
Measure word
nap1粒nāpExamples
He has been suffering from severe insomnia lately and needs sleeping pills to fall asleep.
Why did you take so many sleeping pills?
Related words
Common phrases
to take sleeping pills
to be dependent on sleeping pills
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 鎮靜劑, which refers to sedatives or tranquilizers that may have broader effects beyond just inducing sleep.
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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.
