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    Expressing 'entrance' with 入口 (rùkǒu)

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    Explanation

    The noun 入口 (rùkǒu) means 'entrance' or 'entry point.' It is composed of 入 (to enter) and 口 (opening/mouth), and can refer to both physical entrances to places and metaphorical entry points. For example, 公园入口 means 'park entrance.'

    Examples

    • 请在公园入口集合。

      Qǐng zài gōngyuán rùkǒu jíhé.

      Please gather at the park entrance.

    • 地铁站的入口在大楼的右边。

      Dìtiě zhàn de rùkǒu zài dàlóu de yòubiān.

      The entrance to the subway station is on the right side of the building.

    • 入口处排了很长的队。

      Rùkǒu chù pái le hěn cháng de duì.

      There was a very long line at the entrance.

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