min5丏
Jyutpingmin5
Yalemíhn
Definition
Hidden from view; invisible.
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How it's used
This character is rarely used in its original form in modern Cantonese, where it is almost exclusively replaced by the homophonous or functionally similar 埋 or 匿. It describes the act of concealing something or tucking it away to keep it out of sight. When used in speech, it often carries a sense of deliberate secrecy or physical obstruction.
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Learners should avoid using this character in formal writing, as it is considered archaic or non-standard in contemporary Cantonese; it is much safer to use 匿埋 or 收埋.
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Grammar guides
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