mun4 gaau2門鉸门铰
Jyutpingmun4 gaau2
Yalemùhn gáau
Definition
Door hinge; a mechanical component connecting a door and its frame to support it and allow it to swing.
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How it's used
This term is specifically used for the mechanical hardware that allows a door to swing. While speakers might sometimes just say 鉸 when the context is clear, using 門鉸 avoids ambiguity with other types of hinges or fasteners. It is a common household item that people frequently need to repair or replace when doors start squeaking or sagging.
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go3個goExamples
The door hinge is all rusty, it's hard to open.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
