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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。
它也可以指比赛里出人意料的结果。
Meanings
冷门lěngmén
unpopular field, subject, or thing few people choose
他学的是一个很冷门的专业。
冷门lěngmén
unexpected result, upset in a competition
这场比赛出了一个大冷门。
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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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