gatehouse; gatekeeper; doorman
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
gatehouse; lodge; gate room
Refers to the small building or room near the entrance where the gatekeeper works or lives. In some contexts, it can also refer to the gatekeeper themselves (see sense 2). The variant 门房儿 (mén fángr) is common in Northern dialects.
The gatehouse of this old mansion has a history of over one hundred years.
Please register at the gatehouse first to get a visitor's pass.
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A dim yellow light was on inside the gatehouse.
noun
gatekeeper; doorman; porter; janitor (who watches the gate)
Refers to the person employed to watch the entrance, open/close gates, receive visitors, and sometimes handle simple registrations. Can be used with the measure word 位 (polite) or 个.
He has worked as the gatekeeper in this building for twenty years.
The old gatekeeper is always smiling at everyone.
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Please ask the doorman to help open the door.
The gatekeeper wouldn't let him drive his car inside.