lín​mén

to arrive at the door

  • created sense approved 临门/臨門 · lín​mén · to arrive at the door — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    临门 / 臨門

    lín​mén

    to arrive at the door

    To arrive at the house or doorway, often used in phrases about good fortune or guests arriving.

    临, 门

    临 (literal) → 临/臨 · lín · to arrive 门 (literal) → 门/門 · mén · door

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  • created sense approved 临门/臨門 · lín​mén · at the goal — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    临门 / 臨門

    lín​mén

    at the goal

    In sports, specifically soccer, being right in front of the goalmouth or about to take a shot at the goal

    临 (literal) → 临/臨 · lín · to face 门 (literal) → 门/門 · mén · door

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