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Definition
Drunk, tipsy, or heavily intoxicated.
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How it's used
This adjective captures the physical and mental state of being visibly intoxicated, often implying a wobbly or disoriented demeanor. It is frequently used to describe someone who has clearly had too much to drink and is struggling to maintain their composure. Unlike more neutral terms for being drunk, this carries a slightly vivid, descriptive tone that paints a picture of the person's unsteady state.
Examples
He is so drunk that he cannot speak clearly.
Related words
Common phrases
to drink until tipsy
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a medical condition or general dizziness, as it is strictly associated with alcohol consumption. It is an adjective describing a state, so it typically follows verbs like 飲到 or 搞到.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
