COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 门
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: An open doorway or gate
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How to Write 门 (mén) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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ménTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
mén
门
gate
Common words
chū mén
出门
to go out; to leave home; to go on a journey; away from home
mén kǒu
门口
doorway; gate
mén piào
门票
ticket (for theater, cinema etc)
bù mén
部门
department; branch; section; division
shàng mén
上门
to drop in; to visit; to lock a door; (of a shop) to close
zhuān mén
专门
specialist; specialized; customized
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
门
门
门
门
门
门
门
门
LEARNING TIP
Remember 门
Say “mén” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 门
Common words and phrases
chū mén
to go out; to leave home; to go on a journey; away from home
mén kǒu
doorway; gate
mén piào
ticket (for theater, cinema etc)
bù mén
department; branch; section; division
shàng mén
to drop in; to visit; to lock a door; (of a shop) to close
zhuān mén
specialist; specialized; customized
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“门”。
Zhège zì shì “mén”.
This character is “门”.
我正在学习“门”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “mén” zì.
I am learning the character “门”.
请写一遍“门”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “mén”.
Please write “门” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 门?
门 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 门 (mén) mean?
门 (mén) means gate.
What is the radical of 门?
The radical of 门 is 门, associated with Not yet classified.