tong3 mun4趟門趟门
Jyutpingtong3 mun4
Yaletong mùhn
Definition
Sliding door; a door opened by sliding horizontally along a track.
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How it's used
The term specifically refers to doors that move horizontally along a track, commonly found in space-constrained Hong Kong apartments. While standard doors are pushed or pulled, the action for this type of door is often described using the verb 摥, which captures the sliding motion along the rail.
Measure word
dou6道douhExamples
This room has a sliding door installed, it saves a lot of space.
Could you help me slide open that sliding door?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general doors, but it is strictly for sliding mechanisms. Do not use this word for doors that swing open on hinges, which are simply called 門.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
