Writing
口岸 (kǒu àn) — how to say "port" in Chinese
口岸
Port, border checkpoint
noun
Character composition
口
mouth, opening
岸
shore, bank
Radicals / Keys
口
Mouth
#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes
山
Mountain
#46 · shān · 3 strokes
Collocations
边境口岸
biān jìng kǒu àn
border checkpoint
繁忙的口岸
fán máng de kǒu àn
a busy port
Examples
我们通过口岸进入中国。
We entered China through the border checkpoint.
这个口岸很忙。
This port is very busy.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "port" in Chinese?
"port" in Chinese is 口岸 (kǒu àn).
What does 口岸 mean in English?
口岸 (kǒu àn) means "Port, border checkpoint".
How is 口岸 pronounced?
It is pronounced kǒu àn (written as kou an, kouan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "port" in Chinese characters?
It is written 口岸: 口 has 3 strokes, 岸 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 口岸?
口岸 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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