thương khẩu
Definition
- Noun:
- Trading port: A port, harbor, or city officially designated and equipped for international trade and customs operations. It is a place where goods are imported and exported.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Hải Phòng từng là một thương khẩu quan trọng của Việt Nam. (Hai Phong was once an important trading port of Vietnam.)
- Các thương khẩu quốc tế đóng vai trò then chốt trong nền kinh tế. (International trading ports play a key role in the economy.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is formal and historical, often used in economic, historical, or geographical contexts to describe a port's primary function in commerce.
Variants and Related Words
- Thương cảng (n): A direct synonym, also meaning "trading port" or "commercial port."
- Sài Gòn phát triển thành một thương cảng sầm uất. (Saigon developed into a bustling commercial port.)
Synonyms
- Commercial port: A port where commercial shipping and trade activities are conducted.
- Trading harbor: A harbor used primarily for mercantile trade.
Related Terms
- Cảng biển (n): Seaport (a broader term that includes all types of seaports, not exclusively for trade).
- Cửa khẩu (n): Border gate (used for land-based points of entry, not maritime).