king1 dak1 maai4傾得埋倾得埋

Jyutpingking1 dak1 maai4

Yalekīng dāk màaih

Definition

To get along well with someone; to have a good rapport or be on the same wavelength.

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How it's used

This phrase describes a state of social compatibility where two people share similar interests or communication styles. It implies a sense of ease and mutual understanding, often used to explain why two people have become friends or why they enjoy each other's company. It is distinct from simply being able to talk to someone, as it emphasizes the quality of the connection.

Examples

ngo5我tung4同keoi5佢hou2好king1傾dak1得maai4埋㗎。

I get along really well with him.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得keoi5佢tung4同nei5你king1傾dak1得maai4埋m4唔maai4埋aa4呀？

Do you feel like you get along well with him?

Common phrases

hou2好king1傾dak1得maai4埋

get along very well

m4唔hai6係hou2好king1傾dak1得maai4埋

don't really get along

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 傾偈, which just means to chat. 傾得埋 specifically refers to the rapport or chemistry between people, not the act of speaking itself.