zeoi3 maau1醉貓醉猫
Jyutpingzeoi3 maau1
Yalejeui māau
Definition
A drunk person; a drunkard.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to someone who has lost control or coordination due to alcohol, often implying a state of being messy or helpless rather than just tipsy. It is frequently used in a slightly teasing or derogatory way to describe someone who cannot hold their liquor. The term captures the image of someone stumbling around aimlessly, much like a cat that has lost its balance.
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He is drunk as a skunk, how is he going to get home?
You are acting like a drunkard again, drink some water quickly.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is merely happy or talkative after a drink, as it implies a state of being visibly intoxicated or incapacitated.
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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.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
