English–Chinese
“drop by” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinchuàn mén
Example
我周末会去你家串门。wǒ zhōu mò huì qù nǐ jiā chuàn mén
I'll drop by your place this weekend.
How to say “drop by” in Chinese
“Drop by” in Chinese is 串门 (chuàn mén).
A person moves through a familiar circle of nearby homes, making a brief, easy social stop rather than arranging a formal visit.
Example sentences with 串门
今天回家的路上我顺便去朋友家串门。jīn tiān huí jiā de lù shàng wǒ shùn biàn qù péng yǒu jiā chuàn mén
Today, on my way home, I dropped by a friend's house.
Tips for using 串门
- This is a conversational word for friendly social calls, so formal announcements and business writing usually use a more neutral verb for visiting.