cảng

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The Vietnamese word "cảng" is a noun that means "port" or "harbour." It refers to a place by the water where ships dock to load and unload goods or passengers.

Usage Instructions:

• "Cảng" is commonly used in contexts related to transportation, trade, and travel, especially involving ships and boats.
• You can use "cảng" to refer to different types of ports, such as sea ports, river ports, or even airports in some contexts.

Example:

• "Cảng Sài Gòn" means "Saigon Port," which is a major port in Ho Chi Minh City.
• "Cảng hải phòng" translates to "Haiphong Port," which is an important port city in Vietnam.

Advanced Usage:

• You can combine "cảng" with other words to specify types of ports. For example:
  • "cảng biển" means "sea port."
  • "cảng sông" means "river port."

Word Variants:

• "Cảng" can also be used in different phrases or compound words:
  • "cảng hàng không" means "airport" (literally "air port").
  • "cảng du lịch" means "tourist port," referring to ports that cater to cruise ships and tourism.

Different Meanings:

While "cảng" primarily means "port," in some contexts, it can refer to the area surrounding the port or the facilities available there.

Academic

noun

1. Port, harbour
   • cảng sông
     a river port
   • cảng Hải Phòng
     Haiphong port