门槛 (mén kǎn) — doorstep, threshold (of a door); (figurative) threshold, barrier (e.g., entry requirement for an industry or condition); (figurative) knack, trick (especially for getting a good deal)
Definition
门槛 is literally a doorstep but commonly used figuratively for an entry 'threshold/barrier' (行业门槛高) or a 'knack/trick' for getting a deal — broader than 技巧, which names a specific 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)
Measure word · 道
Examples
- 门槛。Tā zhàn zài mén kǎn shàng děng péng you.He stood on the doorstep waiting for his friend.
- 门槛，。Zhè ge háng yè de mén kǎn hěn gāo, xū yào bó shì xué wèi.The threshold for this industry is very high; a doctoral degree is required.
- 门槛，。Tā mǎi dōng xī hěn dǒng mén kǎn, zǒng néng zhǎo dào pián yi de.He knows the tricks when buying things and can always find bargains.
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