入门 rù mén — to learn the basics; introductory; to cross the threshold

入门
rù mén

Characters: 入 · 门

Definitions

  1. to learn the basics; introductory; to cross the threshold

More definitions

CC-CEDICT

  1. entrance door
  2. to enter a door
  3. to learn the basics of a subject
  4. introduction (to a subject)
  5. (attributive) entry-level

zdic(汉典)

  1. 进入门内。
  2. 为初学者编写的基础教材。
  3. 掌握基本知识或技能。
  4. 女子出嫁到夫家。

ExtDict

  1. (~儿)
  2. 得到门径
  3. 初步学会:~既不难,深造也是办得到的
  4. 指初级读物(多用于书名):《摄影~》|《国际象棋~》。

Examples

  • 这本书是学书法的入门读物。

    This book is an introductory text for learning calligraphy.

  • 他跟老中医学徒三年,才算真正入门。

    After three years apprenticed to an old physician, he had finally crossed the threshold of the craft.