gung6 maai4共埋
Jyutpinggung6 maai4
Yaleguhng màaih
Definition
To combine together or pair up.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
Focuses on the act of merging or grouping items or people into a single unit. It is frequently used when discussing tasks, logistics, or physical objects that are more efficient or logical to handle as a collective group. The particle 埋 adds a sense of completion or finality to the act of joining.
Examples
Put those clothes together and wash them all at once.
Related words
Common phrases
together as one
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 夾埋, which implies a more conspiratorial or secretive collaboration between people. Use 共埋 for neutral, functional, or physical grouping, whereas 夾埋 carries a nuance of plotting or teaming up for a specific, often hidden, purpose.
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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.
