haang4 m4 maai4行唔埋
Jyutpinghaang4 m4 maai4
Yalehàahng m̀h màaih
Definition
Incompatible; to not get along with someone.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the inability for two people to maintain a harmonious relationship or work together effectively. It implies a fundamental clash in values or personality rather than just a temporary disagreement. Use it when describing people who are like oil and water.
Examples
Their personalities are very different; they just can't get along.
Related words
Common phrases
incompatible personalities
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of walking, as it has nothing to do with physical distance. It is strictly used for interpersonal compatibility.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
