English–Chinese
“dock” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinmǎ tóu
Example
我在码头等你。wǒ zài mǎ tóu děng nǐ
I am waiting for you at the dock.
How to say “dock” in Chinese
“Dock” in Chinese is 码头 (mǎ tóu).
The shore-side stopping point where a boat's passengers and load pass between water and land.
Example sentences with 码头
船上的货物已经在码头卸下。chuán shàng de huò wù yǐ jīng zài mǎ tóu xiè xià
The cargo on the ship has already been unloaded at the dock.
Tips for using 码头
- Travel directions may use this word for a small ferry boarding spot as well as a large cargo facility, so size cannot be inferred from the word alone.