Definition
港口 (gǎngkǒu) is the general term for a port or harbor, covering both the facilities and the water area. 码头 (mǎtou) is more specific — a dock or pier where ships load and unload. 港湾 (gǎngwān) refers to a natural harbor (a bay), and 口岸 (kǒu'àn) is a port for international trade or a border crossing point.
noun
portharbor
Examples
- 港口。Hěn duō huòwù tōngguò zhège gǎng kǒu yùnshū dào shìjiè gèdì.Many goods are transported through this port to all over the world.
- 港口。Zhège gǎng kǒu měitiān dōu yǒu hěn duō chuán kào àn.This port has many ships docking every day.
- 港口。Zhège chéngshì yīnwèi yǒu le gǎng kǒu ér biàn de fēicháng fánróng.This city has become very prosperous because of this port.
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