taai3 ping4 mun4太平門太平门
Jyutpingtaai3 ping4 mun4
Yaletaai pìhng mùhn
Definition
Emergency exit in buildings or large vehicles, used for escaping during danger.
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How it's used
Emergency exits in Hong Kong are almost exclusively referred to as 太平門, which literally translates to peace door. While the formal term 緊急出口 is understood, it sounds like a technical manual or a sign on a wall rather than something people say in conversation. You will frequently see this term on floor plans or safety instructions posted in public buildings.
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dou6道douhExamples
Remember to use the emergency exit to escape when there is a fire.
Does this bus have an emergency exit at the back?
Related words
Common phrases
push open the emergency exit
lock the emergency exit
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the term 走火通道, which refers to the entire fire escape route or stairwell rather than just the door itself.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
