deoi3 maai4對埋对埋

Jyutpingdeoi3 maai4

Yaledeui màaih

Definition

To finish checking, matching, or pairing up the remaining items.

to finish checking the remaining items, answers, or lists
to finish pairing up or completing the rest of a couplet

colloquialdaily actions

How it's used

The suffix 埋 acts as a completive aspect marker indicating that an action is being finished off or that the remaining portion of a task is being addressed. It implies there is a specific, finite amount left to do, rather than just doing something in general. You will frequently hear it used when wrapping up chores, checking lists, or finishing drinks.

Examples

ngo5我dei6哋jat1一cai4齊deoi3對maai4埋go2嗰gei2幾tai4題sou3數hok6學tai4題laa1啦。

Let's check the rest of those math problems together.

nei5你deoi3對maai4埋fan2份cing1清daan1單mei6未aa4呀？

Have you finished checking the rest of the list yet?

Common phrases

deoi3對maai4埋daap3答on3案

to finish checking the remaining answers

deoi3對maai4埋sou2數

to finish settling the remaining accounts

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the Mandarin usage of 對, which often means to face or treat. In Cantonese, adding 埋 specifically emphasizes the completion of the remaining part of an ongoing process.