siu2 mun4小門小门
Jyutpingsiu2 mun4
Yalesíu mùhn
Definition
A small gate or side door, or a cricket wicket.
- a small gate; a side door
- technicalthe wicket in cricket
neutralplacessports
How it's used
Refers specifically to a secondary or side entrance rather than the main gate, often implying a more discreet or restricted access point. In the context of cricket, it is the standard term for the wicket, reflecting the influence of British colonial sports terminology in Hong Kong.
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dou6道douhExamples
Go through that small gate and you will see it.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 側門, which specifically means a side door or side entrance of a building, whereas 小門 emphasizes the small size or secondary nature of the gate itself.
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