Chinese word

门锁

Pronunciation

Pinyinmén suǒ

Meaning

  • noundoor lock

Example

门锁坏了，我进不去。mén suǒ huài le wǒ jìn bú qù

The door lock is broken, so I can't get in.

Illustration for 门锁 (door lock)

More examples

出门前请把门锁锁上。chū mén qián qǐng bǎ mén suǒ suǒ shàng

Before you go out, please lock the door.

Core concept

The part of a doorway that holds it shut and releases it for an authorised person.

Common phrases

  • 把门锁锁上bǎ mén suǒ suǒ shàng

    lock the door

  • 检查门锁jiǎn chá mén suǒ

    inspect the door lock

  • 更换门锁gēng huàn mén suǒ

    replace the door lock

Similar words

锁suǒ: A device or fitting that controls access by means of a key, code, or similar method.
电子锁diàn zi suǒ: A door lock operated through electrical signals or electronic circuits.

Definition in Chinese

固定在门上、用来锁住或打开门的装置，防止未经允许进入的门用锁具。gù dìng zài mén shàng yòng lái suǒ zhù huò dǎ kāi mén de zhuāng zhì fáng zhǐ wèi jīng yún xǔ jìn rù de mén yòng suǒ jù

Word origin

门 (mén, "door") + 锁 (suǒ, "lock") forms a compound meaning the lock fitted to a door.

Usage tips

  • The word covers both traditional mechanical hardware and electronic entry hardware, so it remains suitable when discussing keys, codes, cards, or a faulty access system.

Related words

  • 电子门锁diàn zi mén suǒelectronic door locknoun

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