mun4 paai4門牌门牌
Jyutpingmun4 paai4
Yalemùhn pàaih
Definition
A house number plate, or by extension, a street address or house number.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical plate attached to a building, but is frequently used interchangeably with the address number itself. When asking for someone's address, locals often ask for the 門牌號碼 directly. It is common to see this term used in older districts or village areas where house numbering can be less intuitive than in modern high-rise buildings.
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Common phrases
house number
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 地址, which refers to the entire address including the street name and district. 門牌 specifically targets the building number.
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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.
