登门 (dēng mén) — to visit (someone's home), to call on (at one's door)
Definition
登门 means to visit someone at their home, calling on them in person. It sounds more formal and deliberate than everyday 去 somebody's home, and is often used for visits to elders, important people, or to express respect.
verb
to visit (someone's home)to call on (at one's door)
Examples
- 登门。Wǒ míng tiān dēng mén qù kàn nǐ.I'll come to your house to see you tomorrow.
- 。Tā qù nián dēng guò sān cì mén.He visited (someone's home) three times last year.
- 登门。Huān yíng nǐ suí shí dēng mén.You are welcome to visit anytime.
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