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How do you say "gate" in Chinese?
大门
dà mén
In Chinese, "gate" is 大门.
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Pronunciation
Two syllables: 'dah mun' with first falling, second flat. Sounds grand and definitive.
Writing and usage
Da (big/large) is three strokes, men (door/gate) is three. Together they emphasize a large or important entrance.
Example sentence
大门在前面。
The gate is in front.
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How to remember 大门
Da means big, men means door or gate - a gate is a big door, the main entrance.
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Questions about 大门
How do you say "gate" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "gate" is 大门. It is a noun.
How is 大门 written in Chinese?
Da (big/large) is three strokes, men (door/gate) is three. Together they emphasize a large or important entrance.
How is 大门 used in a sentence?
Use 大门 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 大门在前面。 (The gate is in front.).
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