门 mén

A door or gate, the movable barrier closing an entrance.

A doorway, entrance, family, school of thought, or measure word for courses and subjects. The outline of a door frame: a top beam, two side posts, and the open space you pass through.

Common Usage & Traps

  • 单用门字 使用常见词组组词(如双音节词)

    In spoken Chinese, single characters like 门 usually pair into compound words rather than standing alone.

What is the core visual insight behind 门 (mén)?

Two swinging panels of a traditional gate or doorway.

Understanding the internal components of 门 unlocks rapid recall across related compound words.

Appears in Stories 6 stories

《饥饿的深意》 The Hidden Meaning of Hunger
HSK 7 ~11 min read 1243 chars
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Why would a millionaire leave a table of lobster and wagyu untouched? This story explores the hidden rules of business dining and the true cost of staying alert.

  • 车停在我小区 门口 。

  • 我站在小区 门口 。

《森林大火》 Forest Fires and a Homesick Heart
HSK 4 ~4 min read 454 chars
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Follow Xiao Li as he copes with the effects of forest fires near his home in the US and reflects on environmental changes. A thoughtful story for HSK 4 learners.

  • 他今天早上 出门 ,几乎看不清楚前面的路。

《这还是茶馆儿吗?》 Teahouse or Cinema?
HSK 3 ~3 min read 325 chars
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Ever wondered where old Beijing's tea-drinking culture has gone? Follow a visitor discovering why locals now avoid famous tea houses—and practice expressing surprise and comparisons in Chinese along the way.

  • 游客想去喝茶,还要买 门票 。

《找“大白”》 Looking for Big White
HSK 1 ~5 min read 361 chars
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A young man helps an old man look for his cat. But the real surprise is why the old man wanted to find the cat. Read on to learn about kindness and friendship.

  • 一天,白天明在学校 大门口 前边看见有人写了找猫的话:“我想找一只大白猫。

《谢谢你来看我》 Rain, Thank You for Visiting Me
HSK 1 ~2 min read 152 chars
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Before you read, close your eyes and imagine a rainy afternoon. This story uses simple HSK 1 words to show how rain can become a talking friend.

  • 我坐在 门口 ,看雨。

《大学者和小人物》 The Scholar and the Cookie Seller
HSK 5 ~8 min read 882 chars
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Discover how a simple letter from a cookie seller led to an unexpected friendship with a famous scholar. This heartwarming story explores kindness and connection across social divides.

  • 你信上说的那个” 杜鲁门 没有带走一个人”的故事,也正和邱吉尔在一九四五年离开唐宁街十号时没有带走一个人,是一样的。

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