waang4 mun4橫門橫门
Jyutpingwaang4 mun4
Yalewàngh mùnh
Definition
(noun) a side door
colloquialhomeplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to a secondary or auxiliary entrance that is not the main front door. It is often used in the context of older residential buildings or traditional village houses where multiple access points are common. Unlike the main entrance, it is frequently used by residents for convenience rather than by guests.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
nei5 haang4 waang4 mun4 jap6 heoi3 laa1
你行橫門入去啦。
You go in through the side door.
go2 dou6 hai6 mai6 jau5 go3 waang4 mun4 gaa4
嗰度係咪有個橫門㗎？
Is there a side door over there?
Related words
Common phrases
zak1 mun4
側門
side door
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
