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串门

chuàn mén

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to call on sb
  • to drop in
  • to visit sb's home

Definition

到别人家去坐坐、聊天。

To visit someone's home for a chat or social call.

Usage

常用于口语，指非正式的、轻松的拜访，通常不带礼物或目的，只是随意串门聊天。

Commonly used in spoken language, referring to an informal, casual visit, usually without bringing gifts or having a specific purpose, just to chat.

Examples

  • 1 周末我喜欢去朋友家串门，聊聊天。 (On weekends, I like to visit friends' homes and chat.)
  • 2 邻居经常来我家串门，我们关系很好。 (The neighbors often come over to visit; we have a good relationship.)
  • 3 他没事就喜欢到处串门，认识了不少人。 (He likes to visit around when free, and has gotten to know many people.)
  • 4 今天下午我去奶奶家串门，陪她聊了一下午。 (This afternoon I visited my grandma's house and chatted with her all afternoon.)
  • 5 串门时别忘了带点水果或点心。 (Don't forget to bring some fruit or snacks when visiting.)

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