fei1扉
Jyutpingfei1
Yalefēi
Definition
Door leaf or panel.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used in formal or literary contexts, particularly in the compound 心扉. It is not used in everyday speech to refer to physical doors, where 門 is the standard term. Using it to describe a physical door would sound archaic or overly poetic.
Examples
He finally opened up his heart.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this as a direct synonym for 門 in casual conversation. Remember that it is a bound morpheme and should only be used in specific set phrases.
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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.
