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“door” in Chinese

门mén
Illustration of "door" in a Chinese cultural setting
A person is standing in front of a wooden door painted bright red, a common sight in traditional Chinese homes, about to use a brass key to unlock it. Sunlight streams through the frosted glass panel, casting a warm glow on the welcome mat below.

Usage note

门 is a very common word for any kind of door or gate, from a room door to a large city gate. In Chinese culture, a red front door is often considered lucky and is meant to bring good fortune to the home.

Examples

  • 请关门。

    Please close the door.

  • 门是开着的。

    The door is open.

  • 这是我家的大门。

    This is the main gate of my house.

Quick check

What does "门" mean?

  • A. door
  • B. map
  • C. yesterday
  • D. year

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