Definition
门槛 has two figurative meanings: (1) a barrier or entry requirement (e.g., for an industry), distinct from 隔阂 which is emotional/cultural distance; (2) a special knack for getting a good deal, narrower than 诀窍/窍门 which refer to any clever method or skill.
noun
doorstepthreshold (of a door)(figurative) thresholdbarrier (e.g., entry requirement for an industry or condition)(figurative) knacktrick (especially for getting a good deal)
Examples
- 门槛。Tā zhàn zài mén kǎn shàng děng péngyou.He stood on the doorstep waiting for his friend.
- 门槛，。Zhège hángyè de mén kǎn hěn gāo, xūyào bóshì xuéwèi.The threshold for this industry is very high; a doctoral degree is required.
- 门槛，。Tā mǎi dōngxi hěn dǒng mén kǎn, zǒng néng zhǎodào piányi de.He knows the tricks when buying things and can always find bargains.
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