ce4 mun4邪門邪门
Jyutpingce4 mun4
Yalechèh mùhn
Definition
Strange, abnormal, or bizarre, especially referring to eerie coincidences or inexplicable events.
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How it's used
Use this to describe situations that defy logic or feel suspiciously unlucky, often implying a supernatural or eerie undertone. It is frequently applied to coincidences that seem too perfect or bizarre to be natural. Unlike general words for strange, it carries a specific nuance of being unsettling or ominous.
Examples
This matter is so strange, why is it such a coincidence?
He always encounters strange things, he is really unlucky.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people who are just eccentric or weird, as it specifically refers to situations, events, or occurrences that feel wrong or uncanny.
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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.
