zaap6 mun4閘門闸门
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Yalejaahp mùhn
Definition
Gate; a barrier used to block a passage and control the flow of people or things.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a barrier that controls the flow of people or vehicles, such as those found at MTR stations or parking entrances. It is distinct from a regular door, which is usually referred to as 門. When discussing the physical structure of a gate, it is common to use the classifier 道.
Measure word
dou6道douhExamples
The gate at the MTR station is broken.
Have you seen the gate in front yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 門, but 閘門 implies a mechanism that blocks or regulates passage rather than just a simple door for entering a room.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
