tung4 maai4衕埋
Jyutpingtung4 maai4
Yaletùhng màaih
Definition
And; with; together with.
colloquialcommunication
How it's used
Functions as a versatile conjunction that links two nouns or noun phrases, often implying a sense of accompaniment or addition. It feels more informal and conversational than the standard 同, which is frequently used as a preposition meaning with. Using this term emphasizes the inclusion of the second party or item in the action or state described.
Related words
Common phrases
you and I
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the preposition 同, but this term is specifically a conjunction used to join two entities together. Avoid using it in formal writing as it is strictly a spoken form.
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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.
