sik6 maai4食埋
Jyutpingsik6 maai4
Yalesihk màaih
Definition
To finish eating what is left, or to eat something as well.
colloquialfooddaily actions
How it's used
The particle 埋 implies completing an action that is already in progress or clearing up what remains. It is frequently used when encouraging someone to finish their portion so that nothing is left over. You can attach it to many other verbs to convey the sense of finishing off a task or adding something to a previous action.
Examples
Do you have anything else to finish eating?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin usage of 埋, which often relates to burying something. In Cantonese, 埋 acts as a directional or aspectual particle indicating completion or inclusion.
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Grammar guides
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