Definition
名门 refers to a family that is socially prominent, respected, and often wealthy or historically notable — the kind of family whose name carries weight in society. In Chinese culture, being born into a 名门 implies inherited prestige, good upbringing, and social connections. It often appears in phrases like 名门望族 ('prominent family') and 名门之后 ('descendant of a distinguished family').
n.
influential or illustrious familyfamily of high social standing
Examples
- 名门，。Tā chūshēng míng mén, cóngxiǎo shòudào liánghǎo de jiàoyù.She was born into an illustrious family and received a good education from childhood.
- 名门，。Zuòwéi míng mén zhīhòu, tā fēicháng zhùzhòng jiāzú de shēngyù.As a descendant of a distinguished family, he cares a lot about the family's reputation.
- 名门。Zhè zuò zhái zi céng shǔyú dāngdì de yí gè míng mén.This mansion once belonged to a prominent local family.
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