门路

ménlu

way of doing sth

HSK 7

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"门路" literally means "door path" but is commonly used to refer to connections, contacts, or ways to achieve something, especially in social or professional contexts. It often implies having access to resources or networks that can help accomplish goals.

Common Contexts

People use "门路" when talking about job hunting, business opportunities, or any situation where knowing the right people or methods is crucial. It can mean both literal pathways and figurative channels.

Collocations and Patterns

  • "门路" (find a way/connections): used when seeking opportunities or contacts.
  • "门路" (have connections): indicates possessing useful contacts or methods.
  • "门路广" (wide connections): describes someone with extensive networks.

Usage Notes

"门路" is informal and often used in spoken language. It carries a pragmatic sense of insider knowledge or access. Avoid confusing it with "道路" which means physical roads or paths. "门路" focuses more on figurative routes or social channels.

Example Sentences

他在找工作时通过朋友介绍找到了门路。

Tā zài zhǎo gōngzuò shí tōngguò péngyǒu jièshào zhǎodào le ménlù.

He found a way to get a job through a friend's introduction.

想要成功,必须有自己的门路和资源。

Xiǎng yào chénggōng, bìxū yǒu zìjǐ de ménlù hé zīyuán.

To succeed, you must have your own connections and resources.

他在商场上摸索出了一条新的门路。

Tā zài shāngchǎng shàng mōsuǒ chū le yītiáo xīn de ménlù.

He found a new way/method in the marketplace.