sau2 lung4 mun4守龍門守龙门
Jyutpingsau2 lung4 mun4
Yalesáu lùhng mùhn
Definition
To play as a goalkeeper.
colloquialsports
How it's used
Refers specifically to the position of goalkeeper in sports like football. While it literally translates to guarding the dragon gate, it is the standard term used in casual conversation and sports commentary. It is common to hear it used as a verb phrase to describe the act of playing that position.
Examples
He is responsible for being the goalkeeper today, he performed very well.
Have you ever tried being the goalkeeper before?
Related words
Common phrases
responsible for goalkeeping
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the term 守門員, which is the more formal or professional title used in written media or official sports reports.
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Grammar guides
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