家门口 (jiā) — doorway (of one's home); the area just outside one's home

Definition

家门ロ refers specifically to the area right outside one's own home — the doorstep and immediate surroundings — not a generic doorway. It contrasts with 门ロ, which is a more neutral word for any entrance or threshold.

noun
doorway (of one's home)the area just outside one's home

Examples

  • Tā měi tiān zǎo chén dōu zài jiā děng gōng jiāo chē.
    He waits for the bus at his doorstep every morning.
  • 家门口
    jiā Yǒu yì kē hěn dà de shù.
    There is a big tree in front of the house.
  • Wǒ zǒu dào jiā cái fā xiàn wàng le dài yào shi.
    I only realized I forgot my keys when I reached the doorstep.
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