faa1 mun4 / faa1 mun2花門花门
Jyutpingfaa1 mun4 / faa1 mun2
Yalefā mùhn / fā mún
Definition
Sill or threshold of a door.
colloquialfestivalother
How it's used
Refers specifically to the decorative arch made of flowers used as a backdrop or entrance at weddings and formal events. It is a loan-translation concept that has become standard in the local wedding industry. You will almost always see it paired with verbs like 佈置 or 擺放.
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go3個goExamples
The floral arch decoration was beautiful when they got married.
Where are you planning to put the floral arch?
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
