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Chinese
jìnmén
Meaning: to enter the door; to find the right approach; to marry into a family
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

他一進門,就脫下了外套。
他一进门,就脱下了外套。
As soon as he came through the door, he took off his coat.
他一進門,就把沉重的行李撂在玄關,先去喝口水。
As soon as he came in, he dropped his heavy luggage in the entryway and went to get a drink of water.
公園裡的園丁每天清晨修剪花木,讓遊客一進門就覺得環境清新。
The gardener trims the plants in the park every morning, so visitors feel the freshness of the surroundings as soon as they enter.
進門時請刷磁卡。
Please swipe your magnetic card when entering.
他一進門,便發現家裡氣氛不對。
As soon as he entered the door, he noticed that the atmosphere at home was not right.

Usage Notes

Literally means to enter a doorway. Can also refer to getting the hang of a subject, or historically, a woman marrying into her husband's family.

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