daai3 maai4帶埋带埋
Jyutpingdaai3 maai4
Yaledaai màaih
Definition
To bring along; to bring something or someone as well.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
The suffix 埋 acts as a particle indicating inclusion or addition, effectively meaning 'also' or 'as well' in the context of an action. It is extremely common in daily speech to ensure nothing or no one is left behind. You can attach it to many verbs of movement or possession to imply that the object is being included in the main activity.
Examples
Remember to bring an umbrella along when you go out to shop.
Did he bring his dog along when he went on the trip?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 埋 with the verb 埋單, which means to pay the bill. Ensure you do not use 埋 as a standalone verb for 'to bring' as it requires a preceding verb like 帶 to function as the 'also' marker.
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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.
