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冷门
lěngmén
Description
"冷门"用来说很少有人注意或选择的东西，比如不流行的专业、工作或爱好。
"冷门" is used to describe things that few people pay attention to or choose, such as unpopular majors, jobs, or hobbies.
它也可以指比赛里出人意料的结果。
It can also refer to an unexpected result in a competition.
Meanings
冷门lěngmén
unpopular field, subject, or thing few people choose
他学的是一个很冷门的专业。
He is studying a very obscure major.
冷门lěngmén
unexpected result, upset in a competition
这场比赛出了一个大冷门。
There was a big upset in this match.
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Notes
- Etymology
冷 (cold) + 门 (gate/category), literally a "cold gate," meaning something unpopular or overlooked.
- Nuance
opposite of 热门 (popular); often paired as 冷门/热门 when comparing choices.
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