zuk1 mai4 cong4捉迷藏
Jyutpingzuk1 mai4 cong4
Yalejūk màih chòhng
Definition
The game of hide-and-seek.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used to describe the children's game. It is a compound verb that functions as a single unit, so you do not need to add extra verbs like 玩 before it, although adding 玩 is very common to make the sentence sound more natural. It is a classic childhood activity that evokes a sense of nostalgia for most local people.
Examples
When we were little, we really liked playing hide-and-seek.
Do you guys want to play hide-and-seek together?
Related words
Common phrases
to play hide-and-seek
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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.
