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Yaletaat
Definition
The door of an inner room.
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How it's used
This term is highly specific and rarely encountered in modern spoken Cantonese, as it has been almost entirely replaced by the general word 門. It specifically refers to an inner or secondary door, often within a traditional house layout, rather than the main entrance. You will mostly find it in literary texts or historical descriptions of old architecture.
Measure word
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He closed the inner door and went back into the room to rest.
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Common mistake
Do not use this in daily conversation, as it sounds archaic or overly formal to native speakers. Using 門 is always the safer and more natural choice for any type of door.
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