埠 (bù) - pier & wharf

埠Tone 4

bù ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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埠 · bù

pier;

wharf;

port;

also refers to a trading port or commercial center.

pierwharfport

Usage highlights

pier; wharftrading portto open a portport cityforeign portlocal port

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The cargo ship docked at the pier (埠头).
  • Shanghai is a major port city (商埠).
  • They opened a new trading port (开埠).
  • The old wharf area is being redeveloped (旧埠区).

Collocations

  • pier; wharf(埠头)
  • trading port(商埠)
  • to open a port(开埠)
  • port city(埠市)
  • foreign port(外埠)
  • local port(本埠)

Idioms

  • Opening a port for trade(开埠通商)
  • From local to foreign ports(本埠外埠)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used to designate trading ports, especially during the era of treaty ports in 19th-20th century China.
  • Often appears in place names of coastal or riverside settlements that served as commercial hubs.
  • Represents China's historical engagement with maritime trade and foreign commerce.

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