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Yalekaau lúhng
Definition
To draw close to, approach, or align oneself with another party to close the distance.
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How it's used
Often used in political or organizational contexts to describe someone shifting their allegiance or aligning themselves with a stronger party. While it can mean physical proximity, it carries a strong connotation of strategic maneuvering or seeking favor. It implies a calculated move rather than a casual or friendly gesture.
Examples
Move closer, come sit nearer to me.
They want to get closer to the center of power to gain more benefits.
Related words
Common phrases
to align with power
to align oneself with someone
Common mistake
Do not use this for simple physical movement like sitting next to a friend, as it sounds overly formal or suspicious in casual social settings. Use 挨近 or 坐埋去 instead for everyday physical proximity.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
