吃闭门羹 chī bì mén gēng

DEFINITIONS

  1. to be refused entrance (idiom)
  2. to find the door closed

CHARACTERS

吃 chī
HSK 1
eat; drink; suffer, endure, bear
闭 bì
HSK 5
shut, close; obstruct, block up
门 mén
HSK 2
gate, door, entrance, opening
羹 gēng soup, broth