Definition
门庭 (mén tíng) literally means the area just inside or in front of a traditional gate or entrance, including the courtyard. In extended usage, it figuratively represents a family's social status or influence — common in formal or literary contexts. You'll see it in set phrases like 门庭若市 (bustling with visitors, lit. 'courtyard like a market') and 门庭显赫 (prominent, distinguished family).
n.
area in front of a gateentrance courtyard(figurative) family statussocial standing
Examples
- 门庭，。Tā jiā mén tíng hěn dà, zhòng le hěn duō huā.His family's courtyard is big and planted with many flowers.
- 门庭，。Zhège jiāzú mén tíng xiǎnhè, zài dāngdì hěn yǒu shēngwàng.This clan is prominent and highly respected in the local area.
- ，门庭，。Tā dāng le lǎoshī yǐhòu, jiālǐ mén tíng ruò shì, zǒng shì hěn rènao.After he became a teacher, his home was always bustling with visitors.
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