守门

守門

shǒumén

verb #20,747

Meanings

1 to keep goal
2 to guard the gate
3 to be on duty as gatekeeper

Characters

to guard / to defend

Examples

他在球队里负责守门。

Tā zài qiúduì lǐ fùzé shǒumén.

He is responsible for keeping goal in the team.

古代士兵守门，严禁无令入内。

Gǔdài shìbīng shǒumén, yánjìn wú lìng rù nèi.

Ancient soldiers guarded the gate, strictly forbidding entry without orders.

Tips

usage

In sports contexts 守门 refers to goalkeeping; the goalkeeper is called 守门员 (shǒuményuán). In historical or literary contexts it means guarding an entrance.

Stroke Order

守 shǒu

门 mén