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登门
dēngmén
Description
"登门"的意思是到别人的家里去，常常表示很客气或很正式。
"登门" means to go to someone else's home, often indicating politeness or formality.
比如去别人家道谢或者道歉的时候，我们会说"登门"。
For example, when going to someone's home to thank or apologize, we say "登门".
Meanings
登门dēngmén
to visit someone at their home
他登门向老师道谢。
He went to the teacher's home to thank him.
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Notes
- Etymology
登 (ascend/step up) + 门 (door), literally "to step up to someone's door."
- Nuance
more formal and polite than 上门; often used for visits of respect or apology.
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