湾 (wān) — (bound form) bay, gulf, harbor
Definition
湾 (wān) is a bound form meaning a curved inlet of water — a bay or harbor. It only attaches to another word (e.g. 海湾 bay, 港湾 harbor) and never stands alone.
bound form
(bound form) baygulfharbor
Examples
- 。Zhè ge hǎi wān hěn měi.This bay is very beautiful.
- 。Zhè ge hǎi wān fēng jǐng yōu měi.This bay has beautiful scenery.
- 。Chuán zhī tíng bó zài gǎng wān lǐ.The ships are moored in the harbor.
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