zit3 maai4摺埋折埋
Jyutpingzit3 maai4
Yalejit màaih
Definition
To tell someone to go away or get lost.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Carries a harsh and dismissive tone, functioning as a blunt way to tell someone to disappear or stop interfering. It originates from the idea of folding something away until it is out of sight, effectively treating the person as an unwanted object. It is strictly informal and often used in heated arguments or when someone is being a nuisance.
Examples
Just get lost, stop getting in everyone's way here.
He is always telling people to leave, he is really rude.
Related words
Common phrases
to get out of the way
Common mistake
Do not use this in professional or polite settings, as it is considered highly aggressive and insulting. It is not used for folding physical objects like clothes or paper, where one would use 摺好 instead.
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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.
