maai4 lai2埋嚟

Jyutpingmaai4 lai2

Yalemàaih lái

Definition

To come closer, or as a verb suffix indicating movement toward oneself.

colloquialdaily actions

How it's used

Functions as a directional complement indicating that an action results in something moving toward the speaker. It is frequently used in imperative sentences when asking someone to approach or bring an object closer. Unlike the standard directional verb 過嚟, which emphasizes the act of coming, 埋嚟 specifically highlights the proximity or the target location being near the speaker.

Examples

nei5你haang4行maai4埋lai4嚟ni1呢bin1邊co5坐laa1啦。

Come over and sit on this side.

faai3快di1啲ling1拎go3個doi6袋maai4埋lai4嚟aa4呀。

Hurry up and bring the bag over here.

Common phrases

haang4行maai4埋lai4嚟

walk over here

ling1拎maai4埋lai4嚟

bring over here

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 埋單, which means to pay the bill. While both use 埋, the latter is a set phrase and does not carry the literal meaning of physical movement toward someone.