soeng5 jan5上癮上瘾
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Definition
To become addicted; to form a habit or urge that is impossible to stop.
colloquialdaily actionsemotion
How it's used
Often used in a lighthearted or hyperbolic way to describe hobbies or minor habits, such as playing games or eating specific snacks. It carries a sense of being unable to stop once you have started, rather than just the clinical definition of chemical dependency. When describing a specific activity, it is common to use the structure of verb plus 到 plus 上癮.
Examples
You've become addicted to gaming, be careful with your eyes.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the noun 癮, which refers to the craving itself. You would say 佢有鋪癮, meaning he has a habit or a quirk, whereas 上癮 describes the process of becoming hooked on an activity.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
