Definition
港湾 (gǎng wān) refers to a natural harbor — a sheltered bay where ships can anchor safely. It emphasizes the natural geography, unlike 港口 (gǎng kǒu), which is a general term for any port facility (natural or man-made). 海湾 (hǎi wān) is simply a 'bay' or 'gulf' without the harbor connotation.
noun
natural harborport
Examples
- 港湾。Zhège gǎng wān shì tiānrán xíngchéng de.This harbor was formed naturally.
- 港湾。Huòchuán zài gǎng wān lǐ zhuāngxiè huòwù.Cargo ships load and unload goods in the harbor.
- ，港湾。Duìyú yúmín láishuō, zhèlǐ shì wēnnuǎn de gǎng wān.For the fishermen, this is a warm haven.
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