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Jyutpingpaak1
Yalepāak
Definition
To take medicine or drugs.
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How it's used
Carries a strong negative connotation, often implying recreational drug use or an excessive, casual reliance on medication. It mimics the sound of a pill popping out of a blister pack, which gives the term its sharp, dismissive edge. Avoid using this in a clinical or polite context, as it sounds disrespectful to the medical process.
Examples
He is always taking drugs, it is really dangerous.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe taking prescribed medicine in a normal, healthy way, as it will sound like you are accusing someone of drug abuse or reckless behavior.
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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.
