threshold in Chinese
threshold in Chinese is 门槛 — threshold means the strip or slab at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter.
threshold in Chinese
门槛
Pronounced: mén kǎn
(figurative) The outset of something; the point of entry, or the beginning of an action.
What does "threshold" mean?
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noun The strip or slab at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter.
"The old stone threshold in the doorway was worn smooth by many feet."
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noun The point at which something begins, or the level at which an effect kicks in.
"Pain that stays below your threshold is often easy to ignore."
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noun The income level at which you start paying a particular rate of tax.
"Earnings above the threshold are taxed at a higher rate."
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threshold in a sentence
- The old stone threshold in the doorway was worn smooth by many feet.
- She wiped her boots on the mat before crossing the threshold.
- Pain that stays below your threshold is often easy to ignore.
- The company is on the threshold of a major breakthrough.
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What is "threshold" in Chinese?
"threshold" in Chinese is 门槛. threshold means: The strip or slab at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter.
How do you pronounce 门槛?
"threshold" in Chinese is 门槛, pronounced "mén kǎn".
How do you use "threshold" in a sentence?
Example: "The old stone threshold in the doorway was worn smooth by many feet." In Chinese, "threshold" is 门槛.
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