daai6 mun4大門大门
Jyutpingdaai6 mun4
Yaledaaih mùhn
Definition
Main door, gate, or entrance of a building or property.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the primary entrance of a building or a residential unit. While it can technically refer to a gate, it is most frequently used for the main door of an apartment or the lobby entrance of a residential tower. It carries a sense of security and boundary, often appearing in discussions about home safety or building access.
Measure word
dou6道douhExamples
The building's main door is broken, how do we get in?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 門口, which is a broader term for the general area or threshold of a doorway. Using 大門 specifically emphasizes the physical door or gate itself as a barrier.
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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.
