maai4 zaam6埋站
Jyutpingmaai4 zaam6
Yalemàaih jaahm
Definition
To pull into a station or stop; used of public transport vehicles like buses or trains.
colloquialtransport
How it's used
Describes the specific action of a vehicle slowing down and pulling into a designated stop. It is almost exclusively used for buses or minibuses in Hong Kong, rather than trains or taxis. The term captures the physical movement of approaching the curb to let passengers on or off.
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Common mistake
Do not use this for trains or the MTR, as those use different terminology like 入站. It is also not used for a person arriving at a location, which would be 到達.
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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.
