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港口
gǎngkǒu
Description
港口是船停靠的地方，人们在这里上下船，也在这里装卸货物。
A 港口 is a place where ships dock, people get on and off, and goods are loaded and unloaded.
很多大城市都有港口，船可以从这里去别的国家。
Many big cities have a 港口, where ships can travel to other countries.
Meanings
港口gǎngkǒu
harbor; port where ships dock
这座城市有一个很大的港口。
This city has a large port.
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Notes
- Etymology
港 (harbor) + 口 (mouth/opening) — literally the 'harbor mouth' where ships enter.
- Nuance
港口 is the general word for port; 码头 refers specifically to the dock or wharf.
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