粵

埋maai4身san1

maai4 san1mái shēn

English

  1. to get close to (physically)
  2. to approach someone; to get close to someone
  3. to get itimate
  4. to develop a close relationship with a hidden agenda

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 靠近某人

Examples

  • 埋唔到佢身

    cannot get close to him/her

  • 佢老公成日有女人埋身,所以睇老公睇到實一實。

    Her husband got frequently approached by women, so she keeps a close eye on her husband.

Sources: cc-canto, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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