lei1 maai4釐埋厘埋

Jyutpinglei1 maai4

Yalelēi màaih

Definition

To hide oneself, or to keep to oneself.

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How it's used

This verb specifically describes the act of withdrawing into a confined space or isolating oneself from social interaction. It carries a sense of deliberate concealment or avoidance, often used when someone is feeling shy, upset, or simply wants to be left alone. It is frequently paired with 喺 to indicate the location where the person is hiding.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日dou1都lei1釐maai4埋喺hai2房fong2入jap6面min6唔m4出ceot1嚟。

He always hides himself in his room and won't come out.

nei5你zou6做me1咩lei1釐maai4埋hai2喺dou6度m4唔gong2講je5嘢aa4呀？

Why are you keeping to yourself and not saying anything?

Common phrases

lei1釐maai4埋喺hai2房

hiding in the room

lei1釐maai4埋jat1一gok3角

hiding in a corner

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 匿埋, which is a much more common and versatile term for hiding. While 釐埋 is understood, it is slightly more specific to the act of withdrawing into a shell or a private space, whereas 匿埋 is the standard word for playing hide and seek or concealing objects.