家門

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word 家門. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word 家門, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say 家門 in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word 家門 you have here. The definition of the word 家門 will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of家門, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
See also: 家门

Chinese

home; family; ‑ist
home; family; ‑ist; ‑er; ‑ian; measure word for stores and schools
 
opening; door; gate
opening; door; gate; doorway; gateway; valve; switch; way to do something; knack; family; house; (religious) sect; school (of thought); class; category; (taxonomy) phylum or division
 
trad. (家門)
simp. (家门)

Pronunciation


Noun

家門

  1. (literally) gate of one's house
  2. (figurative) family; clan; household
  3. (figurative) family background; personal history

Usage notes

When meaning “family”, this word often refers to an eminent or distinguished family.

Derived terms