daa2 maai4打埋
Jyutpingdaa2 maai4
Yaledá màaih
Definition
To include; to count something in.
colloquialmoneydaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the act of adding something into a total or a group, often used when discussing costs, calculations, or lists. It carries a sense of finality or completeness, implying that once the item is added, the set is finished. You will frequently hear it used in commercial contexts regarding fees, taxes, or service charges.
Examples
Remember to include that salary when you calculate the numbers.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply adding items together physically. It is specifically used for abstract inclusion, such as adding a cost to a total or a person to a group list, rather than just putting two objects side by side.
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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.
