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Jyutpingkei4 mai4
Yalekèih màih
Definition
A chess or board game enthusiast.
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How it's used
The suffix 迷 is highly productive in Cantonese for describing someone obsessed with or deeply passionate about a specific hobby. It functions similarly to the English suffix -phile or -fan, turning almost any noun into a label for a dedicated enthusiast. You will frequently hear it attached to other interests like 波迷 for sports fans or 戲迷 for movie buffs.
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Do you usually like being a chess enthusiast?
Related words
Common phrases
super chess enthusiast
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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.
