kau4 mun4球門球门
Jyutpingkau4 mun4
Yalekàuh mùhn
Definition
Goal; the goal frame on either side of the field in certain ball sports.
colloquialsports
How it's used
While 球門 is the standard term for the goal structure, Hong Kongers often use the English loanword 龍門 in casual conversation. Using 龍門 is much more common when playing casual football or talking about the position of the goalkeeper.
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He kicked the ball into the goal, and the whole crowd cheered.
Do you know where the goal is?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 龍門, which is the preferred term in everyday speech for both the goal structure and the goalkeeper's position.
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