入门

rù mén

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. entrance door
2. to enter a door
3. introduction (to a subject)
4. to learn the basics of a subject

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 精通 jīng tōng 精通 jīng tōng to be proficient in 入门 means to begin learning, while 精通 means to master.: to be proficient in

Related words

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• 初级 chū jí 初级 chū jí junior 入门 describes an introductory level, like 初级.: junior

Synonyms

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• 基础 jī chǔ 基础 jī chǔ base; foundation; basis As in learning the basics of a subject.: base; foundation; basis

Usage notes

Collocations

入门 is often used with 课 (入门课, introductory course) or 书 (入门书, primer).

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 进门 (jìn mén, enter a door); 入门 is more abstract, meaning to learn the basics.

Example Sentences

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我正在 入门 汉语。

I am learning the basics of Chinese.

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Words Containing 入门

• 入门课程 入门课程 rù mén kè chéng: introductory course
• 出入门 出入门 chū rù mén: entrance and exit door

Child Words of 入门

• 入 入 rù: to enter
• 门 门 mén: gate