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Main meanings: ①wharf, pier. |
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Etymology:
Elements ---- Earth 土 + mound阜. Phonetic series阜.
Mounds 阜 of earth at the bank of the river suitable for boats to berth. Wharf > port > city (developed around a port.)Main Words:
埠头 bùtóu wharf; pier.
下埠 xiàbù downtown.
港埠 gǎngbù harbor; port.
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