king1 m4 maai4傾唔埋倾唔埋
Jyutpingking1 m4 maai4
Yalekīng m̀h màaih
Definition
To be unable to get along with someone due to incompatible personalities or interests.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the lack of common ground or chemistry in a relationship rather than just a simple disagreement. It implies a fundamental mismatch in personality or values that makes sustained conversation or friendship difficult. It is often used to explain why two people choose to keep their distance from each other.
Examples
My personality is different from his, we really cannot get along.
Why do you think those two cannot get along?
Related words
Common phrases
incompatible personalities
cannot get along at all
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 鬧交, which refers to the act of arguing or fighting. 傾唔埋 describes a state of incompatibility where people simply do not click, even if they are not actively fighting.
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