门 (mén) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 门 (mén) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 门 (mén) means "door; gate". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 3 strokes and the radical 门.

Q: How do you write 门 stroke by stroke?

门 has 3 strokes. The radical is 门. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 门 and 闩?

门 (mén) and 闩 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 门?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 门. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 门?

Common words containing 门 include: 门口 (mén kǒu) — doorway; entrance; 开门 (kāi mén) — to open the door; 门票 (mén piào) — Entrance ticket.

How to Write 门

The character 门 (mén) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 门 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

门 is pronounced mén in Mandarin Chinese. It means door; gate.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 门 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 门

门口 mén kǒu

doorway; entrance

开门 kāi mén

to open the door

门票 mén piào

Entrance ticket

Example Sentences

我在门口等你。

wǒ zài mén kǒu děng nǐ

I'm waiting for you at the entrance.

请帮我开门。

qǐng bāng wǒ kāi mén

Please help me open the door.

这里的门票很贵。

zhè lǐ de mén piào hěn guì

The entrance tickets here are very expensive.

Similar Characters

闩 shuān

闪 shǎn

Practice Writing 门 (mén)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 门

What does 门 (mén) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 门 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 门 and 闩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 门?

What common words use 门?

How to Write 门 (mén)