23.6 The Verbal Particle 埋 maai4 I (‘as well’)
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The verbal particle 埋 maai4 can add the meaning of ‘as well’ to a sentence. We use it to indicate that someone or something is included in an activity additionally, or an activity is done additionally. Compare:
不如我哋叫Jason吖。
bat1 jyu4 ngo5 dei6 giu3 Jason aa1.
Why don’t we invite Jason?
不如我哋叫埋Jason吖。
bat1 jyu4 ngo5 dei6 giu3 maai4 Jason aa1.
Why don’t we invite Jason as well?
The verbal particle 埋 maai4 adds the meaning of ‘as well’ to the sentence and indicates that Jason is included in the activity 叫 giu3 additionally.