ceot1 mun4出門出门
Jyutpingceot1 mun4
Yalechēut mùhn
Definition
To leave home; to go out or go on a journey.
colloquialdaily actionstravel
How it's used
Focuses on the act of stepping out of one's residence rather than the specific destination or purpose. It is frequently used to describe the start of a journey or a routine departure for work or errands. Unlike the more formal 離家, this term feels natural and conversational when discussing daily plans or travel arrangements.
Examples
Remember to bring an umbrella when you leave the house, it looks like it might rain later.
He has been leaving home for business trips a lot lately and is rarely at home.
Related words
Common phrases
to step out of the door
wishing someone a safe and smooth journey
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean moving out of a house permanently, as that is better expressed by 搬屋. It specifically refers to the act of exiting the door to go somewhere else, not the act of vacating a property.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
