mun4 lyun4門聯门联
Jyutpingmun4 lyun4
Yalemùhn lyùhn
Definition
Couplets on both sides of a doorway.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the poetic couplets displayed on the vertical door frames, often seen during the Lunar New Year. While the term is understood by everyone, people frequently use the more general term 對聯 in casual conversation. It carries a traditional, festive, or formal cultural tone rather than being a common object in modern high rise apartments.
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We put up door couplets at the entrance during the Lunar New Year.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 春聯, which is a broader term for any red paper decorations with calligraphy used during the Lunar New Year, including those placed on the top of the door or on walls.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
