mun4 ling4門鈴门铃
Jyutpingmun4 ling4
Yalemùhn lìhng
Definition
Doorbell; a bell near an entrance used by visitors to announce their presence.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
While 門鈴 is understood, most locals naturally prefer the term 門鐘 in everyday speech. The distinction is purely lexical preference rather than function, as both refer to the same electronic device found outside a home entrance.
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go3個goExamples
The doorbell is broken, just knock on the door.
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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.
