English–Chinese
“barrier” in Chinese
How to say “barrier” in Chinese
“Barrier” in Chinese is 门槛 (mén kǎn).
The entrance has a physical bar to cross, which becomes an image of meeting a requirement or overcoming difficulty before entry.
Example sentences with 门槛
监管部门提高了贷款的门槛，小额贷款变得更难。jiān guǎn bù mén tí gāo le dài kuǎn de mén kǎn xiǎo é dài kuǎn biàn de gèng nán
The regulators raised the loan threshold, making small loans more difficult.
Tips for using 门槛
- English speakers may expect a doorway word to stay physical, but Chinese uses it comfortably for qualifications and difficulty in practical discussions about entering a field or activity.
Other Chinese words for “barrier”
他因为语言障碍很难交流。tā yīn wèi yǔ yán zhàng ài hěn nán jiāo liú
He has trouble communicating because of a language barrier.