dak1 maai4得埋
Jyutpingdak1 maai4
Yaledāk màaih
Definition
To combine, get together, or fit together.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the result of bringing items into a single location or state. It is frequently used to describe the successful accumulation of resources or the physical proximity of objects. The particle 埋 acts as a directional complement indicating completion or convergence.
Examples
These two documents need to be placed together to be read.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid confusing this with 埋單, which refers specifically to paying a bill. While both use 埋, the former implies physical or abstract combination, whereas the latter is a set phrase for settling accounts.
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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.
