beng3 maai4柄埋
Jyutpingbeng3 maai4
Yalebeng màaih
Definition
To hide away; to go to a hidden place to avoid being seen by others.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
Implies a deliberate act of seeking solitude or avoiding social interaction by physically tucking oneself away in a corner or a secluded spot. It carries a slightly informal, sometimes secretive or antisocial nuance, suggesting the person is intentionally staying out of sight.
Examples
He is always hiding in his room playing video games.
Why are you hiding over there and not coming out?
Related words
Common phrases
hiding in a corner
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 匿埋, which is a more general term for hiding or playing hide and seek. 柄埋 specifically emphasizes the act of tucking oneself into a corner or out-of-the-way space.
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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.
