Writing
港湾 (gǎng wān) — how to say "harbor" in Chinese
港湾
Harbor, bay
noun
Character composition
港
port, harbor
湾
bay, gulf
Radicals / Keys
水
Water
#85 · shuǐ · 4 strokes
Collocations
避风港湾
bì fēng gǎng wān
sheltered harbor
Examples
这个小港湾是渔船休息的好地方。
This small bay is a good resting place for fishing boats.
船在港湾里。
The ship is in the harbor.
Frequently asked questions
Harbor meaning in Chinese
"harbor" in Chinese is 港湾 (gǎng wān).
What does 港湾 mean in English?
港湾 (gǎng wān) means "Harbor, bay".
How is 港湾 pronounced?
It is pronounced gǎng wān (written as gang wan, gangwan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "harbor" in Chinese characters?
It is written 港湾: 港 has 12 strokes, 湾 has 12 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 港湾?
港湾 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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