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“moor” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyintíng bó

Example

这艘船昨天在港口停泊。zhè sōu chuán zuó tiān zài gáng kǒu tíng bó

The ship moored in the harbor yesterday.

Illustration for 停泊 (moor)

How to say “moor” in Chinese

“Moor” in Chinese is 停泊 (tíng bó).

A boat or ship stays secured on the water for a while instead of traveling.

Full entry for 停泊: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 停泊

货轮靠岸停泊后开始卸货。huò lún kào àn tíng bó hòu kāi shǐ xiè huò

The cargo ship moored along the shore and then began unloading.

Tips for using 停泊

  • The word leaves the securing method open, so context can show whether an anchor, a rope, or a mooring point keeps the vessel in place.

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