Meanings of 港湾
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AI Study Notes for 港湾
港口 (gǎngkǒu) refers specifically to a port where ships load and unload cargo, while 港湾 (gǎngwān) emphasizes the natural harbor aspect.
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 港湾, as mispronouncing either character can lead to confusion. It's commonly used in discussions about geography and environmental science. A common collocation is '自然港湾' (natural harbor), which emphasizes the ecological aspect of such locations.
As an HSK 6 word, 港湾 connects to themes of geography, transportation, and environment that are often explored at this level. Students should focus on its usage in more complex sentences and practice with related terms like 港口 (port) and 海湾 (bay).
Learners often confuse 港湾 with ports, leading to sentences like '这个港湾有很多船' (This harbor has many ships) instead of the more accurate '这个港口有很多船' (This port has many ships). Be careful to use 港湾 only for natural harbors.
Pronunciation of 港湾
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Component Characters
How to say natural harbor in Chinese
“natural harbor” in Chinese is港湾
港湾 (gǎngwān) refers to a natural harbor or bay that provides a sheltered area for ships to dock and anchor. It is commonly used in maritime contexts, especially when discussing shipping routes, naval bases, or fishing areas. The term emphasizes the safety and protection offered by the geographical features of the bay.
When to use 港湾
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 港湾, as mispronouncing either character can lead to confusion. It's commonly used in discussions about geography and environmental science. A common collocation is '自然港湾' (natural harbor), which emphasizes the ecological aspect of such locations.
港湾 or something close to it
港口 (gǎngkǒu) refers specifically to a port where ships load and unload cargo, while 港湾 (gǎngwān) emphasizes the natural harbor aspect.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 港湾 with ports, leading to sentences like '这个港湾有很多船' (This harbor has many ships) instead of the more accurate '这个港口有很多船' (This port has many ships). Be careful to use 港湾 only for natural harbors.
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Grammar Patterns of 港湾
港湾 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
山岩的一小角突入____.
A small section of rock juts out into the harbour.
Example Sentences for 港湾 (1)
Frequently Asked Questions about 港湾
港湾 (gǎngwān) specifically refers to a natural harbor, while 港口 (gǎngkǒu) means a port, which can be man-made or natural.
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