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Definition
Doornail; decorative nails on a door panel.
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How it's used
These decorative studs are historically found on traditional Chinese gates, particularly those of temples or grand residences. While they once served a functional purpose to reinforce the door, they are now primarily symbolic of status and protection. You will rarely encounter them in modern residential architecture in Hong Kong.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
