nau2 mun4紐門纽门
Jyutpingnau2 mun4
Yalenáu mùhn
Definition
A buttonhole.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
This term is a direct phonetic loan from the English word buttonhole. While it is widely understood in Hong Kong, many speakers also use the more descriptive term 鈕窿 to refer to the same opening. Using 紐門 often carries a slightly more old-fashioned or specific tailoring nuance compared to the more common 鈕窿.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 鈕扣, which refers to the button itself rather than the hole. Remember that 紐門 is specifically the slit or opening, not the fastener.
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Grammar guides
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