zhái
mén

common
noun

Meaning of 宅门

宅门 means main gate of a large mansion or compound; (figuratively) a wealthy family living in a mansion; big family. Pronounced zhái mén.

  • main gate of a large mansion or compound
  • (figuratively) a wealthy family living in a mansion; big family

Definitions & Examples

Lǎo
Běi
jīng
de
zhái
mén
tōng
cháng
cháo
nán
 

The gates of old Beijing mansions usually face south.

Zhè
zuò
zhái
mén
xiū
de
shí
fēn
pài
 

This mansion gate is built in a very grand style.

zhàn
zài
zhái
mén
qián
děng
dài
zhǔ
rén
 

He stood in front of the mansion gate waiting for the host.

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