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进口
jìnkǒu
Description
“进口”常常用在做生意的时候，意思是从外国买东西回自己的国家。
"进口" is often used in business to mean buying goods from foreign countries into one's own country.
它也可以指进去的门口，比如商场的进口。
It can also refer to an entrance, such as the 进口 of a shopping mall.
Meanings
进口jìnkǒu
to import goods from abroad
这些水果是从国外进口的。
These fruits are imported from abroad.
进口jìnkǒu
imported (goods)
她喜欢买进口的化妆品。
She likes to buy imported cosmetics.
进口jìnkǒu
entrance, way in
商场的进口在那边。
The mall entrance is over there.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
进 (enter) + 口 (mouth/opening); together "enter-opening" or "bring in through a port".
- Nuance
进口 (import) contrasts with 出口 (export); as "entrance" also compare 入口.
In videos
“是从日本进口过来的二手车”
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