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门楣
mén​méi

lintel

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  • 光耀门楣 guāng​yào​mén​méi to bring honor to one's family
    splendor shines on the family's door; to make the family name proud and distinguished
  • 败坏门楣 bài​huài​mén​méi to shame one's family
    to ruin a family's reputation; to bring disgrace to one's household