maai4 deoi1埋堆
Jyutpingmaai4 deoi1
Yalemàaih dēui
Definition
To join a group, clique, or faction.
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How it's used
Implies a social strategy or the act of finding one's place within a specific social hierarchy or clique. It often carries a slightly cynical or critical undertone, suggesting that someone is actively seeking influence or acceptance within a particular circle rather than just socializing naturally. It is frequently used in workplace contexts to describe office politics.
Examples
He loves to join cliques and always goes out to eat with those colleagues.
Why don't you join the group? Everyone is chatting so happily.
Related words
Common phrases
likes to form cliques
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply hanging out or making friends. It specifically refers to the act of aligning oneself with a pre-existing group or faction, which can sometimes imply exclusion of others.
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