How to Say ‘Near the entrance’ in Simplified Chinese
靠门口
kào mén kǒu
[cow mun ko]
💬 Usage Tip: 靠 (kào) literally means "to lean against". Before a place, it means "next to" or "by": 靠窗 "by the window", 靠墙 "against the wall".
Phrase Breakdown
靠
kào
[cow]
to be near; close to
靠 means to be close to or next to, often used for seat location such as near the window.
我喜欢靠窗的位置，视野更好。
I like seats near the window because the view is better.
门口
mén kǒu
[mun ko]
entrance; doorway
The place right in front of the restaurant or building entrance.
门口有停车位。您可以直接开过来。
There are parking spaces at the entrance. You can drive straight over.
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