門 / 门
mén
The English phrase "door" can be translated into several Chinese forms, such as 門 / 门 (mén) in Dungan. If unsure, use 門 / 门. Wiktionary also lists 門兒 / 门儿 (ménr).
Meaning: portal of entry into a building, room or vehicle (noun)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 門 / 门 | mén | |
| 門兒 / 门儿 | ménr | |
| 門 / 门 | mn̂g | Hokkien |
| 戶 / 户 | hō͘ | Hokkien |
The word refers to a portal of entry into a building, room or vehicle.
Which one should you use?
In Mandarin Chinese, the form 門 / 门 is the most common way to say "door". In Hokkien, the form 戶 / 户 can mean both "door" and "household".
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form мын is used in Dungan. The forms 門 / 门 and 戶 / 户 are used in Hokkien. The form 門兒 / 门儿 is common in Northern Chinese dialects.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation for 門 / 门 is mén.
Did you know?
- Traditional Chinese architecture often featured 'moon gates' which are circular portals meant to evoke the full moon.
- In some Chinese cultural contexts, the 'door' refers not just to the physical object but to the social status and reputation of a family.
- In Traditional Chinese, the character 門 is an enclosure that can wrap around other characters to create new words.
Examples in context
- 看到门的时候，请记得关上。Please remember to close the door when you see it.
- 公司的大门一般在早上八点开启。The company's main door usually opens at 8 a.m.
- 快关门儿！Close the door quickly!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “door” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
