zhǎi​mén

narrow gate

  • created sense approved 窄门/窄門 · zhǎi​mén · narrow gate — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    zhǎi​mén

    narrow gate

    a narrow door or entrance

    窄 (literal) → 窄 · zhǎi · narrow 门 (literal) → 门/門 · mén · door

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  • created sense approved 窄门/窄門 · zhǎi​mén · hard-to-enter institution — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    zhǎi​mén

    hard-to-enter institution

    (metaphor) an organization or institution that is very difficult to enter due to fierce competition, such as a prestigious school or company

    窄 (literal) → 窄 · zhǎi · narrow 门 (literal) → 门/門 · mén · door

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