nei1匿
Jyutpingnei1
Yalenēi
Definition
To hide or conceal oneself so as not to be found.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
Often used with the particle 埋 to emphasize the completion of the action of hiding oneself. It is frequently applied to people physically tucking themselves away in a corner or a room, rather than hiding objects. The reduplicated form 伏匿匿 is a common, playful way to describe hiding, especially when playing games with children.
Examples
He is hiding in the room and refuses to come out.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 匿 with 收藏, but 匿 focuses on the act of hiding oneself or one's presence, whereas 收藏 is used for hiding or storing physical objects.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
