入门 (rù mén) — (verb) to learn the basics; to get started in a subject; (noun) introduction; primer (book or course)
Definition
入门 as a noun means a beginner's introduction to a subject (入门书, 入门课程). As a verb it means 'to get started' or learn the basics of a field. Pairs with 介绍 (introducing a person/topic) and 概论 (academic survey).
verb
to learn the basicsto get started in a subject
noun
introductionprimer (book or course)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 入门，。Wǒ xué zhōng wén gāng rù mén, hái bú huì shuō hěn duō.I've just started learning Chinese and can't speak much yet.
- 入门。Zhè běn rù mén shū hěn shì hé zì xué zhě.This introductory book is very suitable for self-learners.
- 入门，。Xué huà huà yào xiān rù mén, zài xué jì qiǎo.To learn painting, you must first get started, then learn techniques.
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