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Definition
Threshold; the wooden or stone sill at the bottom of a doorway, or a figurative limit or barrier.
- the sill or threshold at the bottom of a doorway
- figurativea threshold, requirement, or barrier to entry
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How it's used
Beyond the literal physical barrier at a doorway, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe the requirements or barriers to entry for a profession, industry, or activity. It carries a sense of a hurdle that must be cleared to gain access or acceptance. When used in this abstract sense, it often pairs with words like 高 or 低 to indicate how difficult it is to get started.
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Be careful when you enter the house, don't trip over the threshold.
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Common phrases
entry threshold for a job
the threshold is very high
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 門口, which refers to the doorway or entrance area itself. 門檻 specifically refers to the raised strip or bar at the bottom of the frame, not the entire opening.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
