门槛

門檻

ménkǎn

noun HSK 7 #17,118

Measure Word

一道门槛 dào

Meanings

1 doorstep; threshold
2 barrier; entry requirement

Characters

threshold; railing

Examples

这个行业的门槛很高。

Zhè gè hángyè de ménkǎn hěn gāo.

The barrier to entry in this industry is very high.

小心门槛，别绊倒了。

Xiǎoxīn ménkǎn, bié bàndǎo le.

Watch the doorstep, don't trip.

Tips

usage

The figurative sense is extremely common: 门槛高 = high barrier to entry, 门槛低 = low barrier. Used for careers, investments, education requirements, etc. 入门门槛 = entry threshold.

Stroke Order

门 mén

槛 kǎn