"doorknocker" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 门环

Definition

门环是一种装在门上的装饰性物品，敲动它能发出声音，让屋里的人知道外面有人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'门环' 通常用于老式或装饰性的大门上，不要与电铃（门铃）混淆。常见于传统建筑和历史场景。

Examples

She knocked on the doorknocker loudly.

她大力敲了**门环**。

The old wooden door has a brass doorknocker.

旧木门上有一个铜质**门环**。

He used the lion-shaped doorknocker to announce his arrival.

他用狮子形状的**门环**通知自己来了。

The house down the street has this massive, old iron doorknocker—it’s impossible to miss.

街尾那栋房子有个巨大的铁**门环**——很难不注意到。

If there’s no doorknocker, just knock on the door with your hand.

如果没有**门环**，你就用手敲门吧。

That antique doorknocker adds so much character to their front door.

那只古董**门环**让他们家的门非常有特色。