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冷门

lěng mén

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • a neglected branch (of arts, science, sports etc)
  • fig. a complete unknown who wins a competition

Definition

指很少有人问津的、不热门的。

Unpopular, little-known, or not in vogue.

Usage

用来形容事物不流行、不热门，如学科、比赛结果、行业等。

Used to describe things that are not popular or mainstream, such as subjects, competition results, or industries.

Examples

  • 1 这个专业比较冷门，但就业前景不错。 (This major is relatively niche, but the employment prospects are good.)
  • 2 这场网球比赛爆出了冷门，世界第一被淘汰了。 (This tennis match produced an upset; the world number one was eliminated.)
  • 3 冷门景点往往更安静，适合休闲旅行。 (Lesser-known attractions are often quieter and suitable for leisure travel.)
  • 4 他研究的是冷门历史时期，资料很少。 (He studies a little-known historical period with few sources.)
  • 5 收藏冷门邮票需要更多的耐心和专业知识。 (Collecting obscure stamps requires more patience and expertise.)

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