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March 24, 2026
串门(串門)chuànmén(chuan4men2)
串门 (chuan4 men2) means to visit someone, typically a friend or neighbor, often without a formal invitation. This term implies a casual, friendly visit, and is commonly used in everyday conversations when arranging impromptu gatherings or check-ins.
Frequency#24835DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, visiting friends or neighbors spontaneously is a common practice that reflects the importance of community and relationships. It is often seen as a way to strengthen bonds and maintain social ties.
Memory Tip
Imagine a string (串) connecting two doors (门), symbolizing the act of visiting between friends. The sound 'chuan' can be remembered by thinking of 'charming' encounters at the door.
Meanings of 串门
chuànmén(chuan4men2)
1to call on sb
2to drop in
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About 串门
串门Simplified
串門Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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探访 (tànfǎng) - choose 串门 for casual, informal visits, whereas 探访 implies a more formal or planned visit.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a string (串) connecting two doors (门), symbolizing the act of visiting between friends. The sound 'chuan' can be remembered by thinking of 'charming' encounters at the door.
Usage Notes
This term is used in informal contexts and may not be suitable for formal invitations. Be cautious with the tones; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely. Common collocations include '去串门' (to go visit) and '常串门' (to frequently visit).
HSK Study Tips
While 串门 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects well with other social interaction verbs like '拜访' (to visit) and '看' (to see). Focus on the casual context and practice using it in sentences about social visits.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, visiting friends or neighbors spontaneously is a common practice that reflects the importance of community and relationships. It is often seen as a way to strengthen bonds and maintain social ties.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 串门 with formal visitations, mistakenly using it in formal contexts. For example, saying '我去串门你' (I go to visit you) is incorrect; it should be '我去拜访你' (I go to visit you formally).
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Cultural Notes for 串门
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In Chinese culture, visiting friends or neighbors spontaneously is a common practice that reflects the importance of community and relationships. It is often seen as a way to strengthen bonds and maintain social ties.
Frequently Asked Questions about 串门
No, 串门 is typically used for informal visits among friends or family.
While it's not incorrect, it’s more common to use '拜访' (bài fǎng) for formal invitations.
The character 串 means 'string' or 'to string together,' which conveys the idea of connecting through visits.
