门 Stroke Order
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Information of 门
Pinyin
mén
Radical
门
Strokes
3 strokes
Usage
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Definition
opening / door / gate / doorway / gateway / valve / switch / way to do something / knack / family / house / (religious) sect / school (of thought) / class / category / phylum or division (taxonomy)
门 (mén)
1. A building's entrance and exit, also refers to the device that can open or close at the entrance and exit.
- 建筑物的出入口，又指安装在出入口能开关的装置。
2. Something that is shaped or functions like a door.
- 形状或作用像门的东西。
3. A method or knack.
- 途径，诀窍。
4. In ancient times, it referred to a feudal family's branch; now it also refers to a general family.
- 旧时指封建家族或家族的一支，现亦指一般的家庭。
5. Classification of things.
- 事物的分类。
6. A sect in religion or a school of thought in academia.
- 宗教的教派或学术思想的派别。
7. A measure word.
- 量词。
8. A surname.
- 姓。
9. (Derived meanings):
1. Same as the main meaning ([En.]: door). A device that can open and close at the entrance and exit of buildings such as houses and walls. In ancient times, doors and gates were distinct; one leaf is a gate, while two leaves constitute a door. In halls, a gate is referred to, while in regions, it is called a door.
2. Exits and entrances for houses, walls, vehicles, ships, etc. ([En.]: exits and entrances; exit).
3. Checkpoints for inspection or taxation ([En.]: an outpost of the tax office).
4. The area in front of a door ([En.]: entrance; doorway).
5. Strategic openings for water routes and land routes ([En.]: port; strategic pass).
6. A switch or valve that resembles a door ([En.]: switch; valve).
7. A method or key to a problem ([En.]: way to do something; knack).
8. A family or lineage ([En.]: family; pedigree).
9. An academic or religious sect ([En.]: school).
10. Classification ([En.]: catalog).
11. A common basic part of the animal kingdom ([En.]: phylum).
12. Traditionally refers to anyone associated with a master ([En.]: master; lord).
13. Refers to factions of feudal superstitious organizations in old society ([En.]: faction).
10. (As a verb):
1. To guard a door ([En.]: be on duty at the door or gate).
2. For example: to present offerings to the gatekeeper; gate official (an officer on duty at the gate).
3. Attack the door ([En.]: attack door).
11. (As a measure word):
1. Used for cannons or artillery.
2. Used for courses, techniques, etc.
Carmen (name) / Carmen, 1875 opera by Georges Bizet 比才 based on novel by Prosper Mérimée 梅里美[Mei2 li3 mei3]
Input Method for 门
Pinyin
men2
Wubi
uyhn
Cangjie
lis
Zhengma
tl
Four Corner
37001
Unicode
U+95e8