Radical 169Radical

门

mén

gate; door

Frequency
#185Estimated
HSK
Level 2Estimated

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How it is built

门 is one of the 214 radicals: a building block of its own. See radical 169

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

门 gives the sound in

Characters that share the same sound part. Compare the pinyin to hear how close they are.

Built from 门 8

Characters that use it as a direct part, most common first.

Words 7

  • 门méndoor; gateHSK 2 Estimated
  • 开门kāiménopen the door
  • 门口ménkǒudoorway
  • 门票ménpiàoadmission ticket
  • 大门dàménmain gate
  • 部门bùméndepartment
  • 天安门Tiān'ānménTiananmen

Sentences 1

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