Korean

항구
Meaning: harbor, port
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

港
口

Example sentences

The ship is coming into the harbor.
인천은 서울과 가까운 항구 도시입니다.
Incheon is a port city close to Seoul.
항구에 배를 댑니다.
I park the boat at the harbor.
그 항구 도시는 조선 산업으로 유명하다.
That port city is famous for its shipbuilding industry.
거센 폭풍이 몰아쳐서 배들이 항구로 돌아왔다.
Ships returned to the port because a fierce storm raged.
어선들이 만선의 꿈을 안고 항구를 떠났다。
The fishing boats left the harbor with dreams of a full catch.
거대한 군함이 항구로 들어오고 있다.
A huge warship is entering the port.
배를 항구에 고정하기 위해 굵은 밧줄을 사용했다.
A thick rope was used to secure the boat to the port.
커다란 기선이 항구에 정박해 있습니다.
A huge steamship is anchored in the harbor.
항구는 섬의 동남쪽에 위치한다.
The port is located in the southeast of the island.

Usage Notes

A place on the coast where ships may moor in shelter, especially one protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures.

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