cin4 mun4前門前门
Jyutpingcin4 mun4
Yalechìhn mùhn
Definition
Front door; usually the main entrance of a building or a shop.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the main entrance of a building or shop, often used in contrast to 後門. While it can describe a residential door, it is more commonly used for commercial or public buildings where there is a clear distinction between the primary access point and service entrances.
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dou6道douhExamples
Wait for me at the front door, I'll be there soon.
Why is the front door locked? Do we need to go through the back door?
Related words
Common phrases
the area right at the front door
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the term 正門, which is more formal and emphasizes the 'official' or 'main' status of an entrance, whereas 前門 simply denotes the physical location at the front of the structure.
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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.
