Chinese
hǎiguān
Meaning: customs (at a border or port)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

海關
海
關
海关
海
关

Example sentences

Please have your passport ready when passing through customs.
他的護照因為簽證過期被海關扣留了。
他的护照因为签证过期被海关扣留了。
His passport was detained by customs because his visa expired.

Usage Notes

Refers to the government agency responsible for monitoring goods and people entering a country.

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