门闩 (mén shuān) — door bolt, latch bar (for securing a door)
Definition
A door bolt or latch bar — a horizontal sliding rod (wood or metal) that secures a door from the inside, distinct from a padlock or chain lock.
noun
door boltlatch bar (for securing a door)
Examples
- 。Tā suí shǒu bǎ mén shuān chā shàng le.He casually slid the door bolt into place.
- ，。Zhè mén shuān shì tiě zuò de, hěn jiē shi.This door bolt is made of iron and is very sturdy.
- 门闩。Wǎn shàng jì de jiǎn chá mén shuān shì fǒu suǒ hǎo.Remember to check whether the door bolt is locked at night.
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