mun4 fong4門房门房

Jyutpingmun4 fong4

Yalemùhn fòhng

Definition

Gatehouse, porter's lodge, or concierge.

colloquialplacespeople

How it's used

Refers specifically to the small structure or booth at the entrance of a building or residential complex where a guard or attendant sits. While it can mean a concierge in some contexts, it is more commonly used to describe the physical location or the person stationed at the gate. It carries a slightly old-fashioned or traditional feel compared to modern terms like 管理處.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

mun4門fong4房jau5有mou5冇jan4人bong1幫ngo5我sau1收gin2件aa4呀？

Is there anyone at the gatehouse to receive my package?

Common phrases

mun4門fong4房aa3阿suk1叔

the gatehouse attendant

Common mistake

Avoid using this to refer to a high-end hotel concierge, as that role is typically called 禮賓部. Using 門房 for a modern luxury apartment building might sound like you are describing a security guard booth rather than a service desk.