mun4 si4門匙门匙
Jyutpingmun4 si4
Yalemùhn sìh
Definition
Door key.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the key used for a door, distinguishing it from other types of keys like car keys or locker keys. While 鎖匙 is the general term for any key, using 門匙 adds clarity when discussing home security or access. It is common to hear people use the classifier 條 when referring to a single key.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 門匙 with 鎖匙, but 門匙 is strictly for doors. Using it for a padlock or a diary key sounds unnatural to native speakers.
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