maai6賣卖
Jyutpingmaai6
Yalemaaih
Definition
To sell or vend.
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of giving up ownership in exchange for money, rather than the transaction as a whole. It is frequently used in the context of selling off personal belongings or business assets. When someone is selling something out of desperation or to get rid of it quickly, it can carry a slightly negative nuance depending on the context.
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Common mistake
Avoid confusing it with 買, which means to buy. The two are antonyms and are often contrasted in sentences to describe the flow of goods and money.
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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.
