jap6 ging2 man6 gam3入境問禁入境问禁

Jyutpingjap6 ging2 man6 gam3

Yaleyahp gíng mahn gam

Definition

To inquire about local taboos, laws, or prohibitions upon entering a new territory or country.

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How it's used

This idiom carries a strong sense of social etiquette and respect for boundaries. It is often used to remind people to observe the unwritten rules or specific preferences of a host, whether in a private home or a new social environment. Using it implies that the speaker values harmony and considers the host's comfort a priority.

Examples

heoi3去jan4人dei6哋uk1屋kei2企jiu3要gei3記dak1得jap6入ging2境man6問gam3禁aa4呀。

Remember to be mindful of the rules when you go to someone's house.

nei5你m4唔sik1識jap6入ging2境man6問gam1禁，naan4難gwaai3怪jan4人dei6哋wui2會nau1嬲。

You don't know how to respect local customs, no wonder they are angry.

Common phrases

jap6入ging2境man6問gam3禁ge3嘅lai5禮ji4儀

the etiquette of respecting local customs

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a literal instruction about border control or immigration. It is strictly a social proverb about manners and should not be used in the context of customs or visa regulations.