cyu5 maai4儲埋储埋
Jyutpingcyu5 maai4
Yalechyúh màaih
Definition
To save up, accumulate, or store up over time.
colloquialdaily actionsmoney
How it's used
The suffix 埋 acts as a completive aspect marker, emphasizing that the action of storing or saving has been finished or that the items have been accumulated over time. It is frequently used when talking about money, memories, or physical objects that have been gathered into a single place. Using this form implies a sense of deliberate collection rather than just keeping something.
Examples
I have stored a lot of old photos in the cabinet.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 儲埋 with 儲存, but 儲存 is a formal, written term used for digital data or professional logistics. Using 儲存 in casual conversation sounds unnatural and overly stiff.
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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.
