ci1 maai4黐埋

Jyutpingci1 maai4

Yalechī màaih

Definition

To stick together or adhere to; also to hang out with.

to stick together; to stick to; to adhere to
to hang out with; to associate with

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How it's used

Beyond the literal sense of physical adhesion, this term is frequently used to describe people who are inseparable or constantly hanging out. It carries a slightly informal or even clingy connotation when applied to interpersonal relationships. When used for objects, it implies a messy or unintentional joining, such as pages stuck together by a spill.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋loeng5兩go3個seng4成jat6日ci1黐maai4埋jat1一cai4齊。

Those two are always sticking together.

nei5你zou6做me1咩ci1黐maai4埋ngo5我dou6度aa4呀？

Why are you sticking close to me?

Common phrases

ci1黐maai4埋jat1一cai4齊

stick together

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 黐線, which is a common slang term for being crazy or acting irrationally. Using 黐埋 in a context where you mean to describe someone as crazy will cause confusion.