mun4 hau2門口门口
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Definition
Doorway, entrance, or the area just outside a door.
colloquialhomeplaces
How it's used
Beyond the physical structure of a doorway, this word is frequently used to refer to the immediate area outside one's home or a shop. It often implies a boundary between private space and the public world. When someone says they are at the 門口, they usually mean they are right on the threshold or just outside the building.
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go3個goExamples
Why are you standing at the doorway?
He just walked out of the entrance.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 屋企, which refers to the home itself. While 門口 is the physical entrance, 屋企 is the entire domestic space.
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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.
