lung4 mun4龍門龙门
Jyutpinglung4 mun4
Yalelùhng mùhn
Definition
The goal, goalpost, or net used in sports like soccer.
colloquialsports
How it's used
Beyond the literal sports meaning, this term is frequently used metaphorically in the phrase 搬龍門, which describes someone who constantly changes the rules or criteria of a situation to suit their own advantage. It captures the frustration of trying to hit a target that keeps moving. This idiom is a staple in political commentary and everyday arguments about fairness.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Why are you standing in front of the goal?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal gate of a dragon, as the sports usage is almost exclusively what you will hear in daily life. Also, ensure you use the correct measure word 個 when referring to the goal structure itself.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
