hau6 mun2後門后门

Jyutpinghau6 mun2

Yalehauh mún

名詞Common

Definition

Back door or side entrance, or figuratively, a secret and unofficial way to get things done.

back door, side door, or an entrance other than the main door
figurativebackdoor; a secret, unofficial, or illicit way to get things done

colloquialplacesother

How it's used

Beyond its literal meaning as a physical exit, this term is frequently used to describe corrupt practices or nepotism. It implies bypassing official procedures or fair competition to achieve a goal. When used in this figurative sense, it carries a negative connotation of dishonesty or unfair advantage.

Measure word

dou6道douh

Examples

keoi5佢hai6係mai6咪soeng2想zau2走hau6後mun2門lo2攞dou3到go3個wai2位？

Is he trying to get the position through the back door?

Common phrases

zau2走hau6後mun2門

to use back-door channels

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 側門, which refers specifically to a side entrance. While both are non-main entrances, only 後門 carries the strong figurative meaning of under-the-table dealings.