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    Expressing the separated noun 'door' with 门 (mén)

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    Structure

    门 + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    门 (mén) means "door" or "gate" and can function independently as a noun in sentences where it is separated from its associated verb. In constructions like 门被打开 (the door was opened), 门 serves as the subject acted upon. It is one of the most basic and frequently used nouns in Chinese.

    Examples

    • 门没关好，被风吹开了。

      Mén méi guān hǎo, bèi fēng chuī kāi le.

      The door wasn't closed properly and was blown open by the wind.

    • 他轻轻把门推开，走了进去。

      Tā qīngqīng bǎ mén tuī kāi, zǒu le jìnqù.

      He gently pushed the door open and walked in.

    • 这扇门太重了，我一个人推不动。

      Zhè shàn mén tài zhòng le, wǒ yí gè rén tuī bú dòng.

      This door is too heavy; I can't push it open by myself.

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