noun HSK 2
Traditional 門口
doorway · entrance · gate
Meaning
门口 refers to the area at or near a door or gate, typically the entrance to a building, room, or enclosed space. It can mean the threshold itself or the immediate area just inside or outside the door.
Usage
Commonly used in everyday speech to describe meeting points or locations. Native speakers often say 在门口 (at the entrance/doorway) to indicate where someone is waiting or where something is located. It's a neutral, versatile term used for any type of entrance.
Examples
- 01我在学校门口等你。.I'll wait for you at the school entrance.
- 02门口有一只小狗。.There's a little dog at the doorway.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个门口
Common collocations
- 在门口at the entrance/doorway
- 门口等wait at the door
- 站在门口stand at the doorway
- 商店门口at the store entrance
Origin
Literally means 'door opening' or 'door mouth,' combining 门 (door/gate) with 口 (opening/mouth), which metaphorically extends to any kind of entrance or aperture.