coeng1 mun4窗門窗门
Jyutpingcoeng1 mun4
Yalechēung mùhn
Definition
A window, especially one that can be opened.
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How it's used
Adding 門 to 窗 creates a more concrete sense of the physical structure that swings or slides open. While 窗 is often sufficient in casual speech, 窗門 emphasizes the panel or the frame itself rather than just the aperture in the wall. It is frequently used when discussing the act of opening or closing the physical barrier.
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go3個goExamples
It is very windy outside, hurry up and close the window.
Can you help me open the window?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse 窗門 with 門窗, which refers to doors and windows collectively as a group. Using 窗門 when you mean the entire set of openings in a house can sound slightly off.
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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.
