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The Chinese word matou - 码头 - mǎtóu
(dock in Chinese)
Phonetic script (Hanyu Pinyin)
mǎtóu
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English translations
dock, wharf,
jetty
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码头 ( matou / mǎtóu ) in traditional characters
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Chinese Pinyin example sentence with 码头 ( matou / mǎtóu ) ⓘWriting in Pinyin
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If you cannot use Chinese characters, it is preferable to use the Pinyin with tones. Only use the Pinyin without tones if there's no other option (e.g. writing a text message from/to a mobile phone that doesn't support special characters such as ā, í, ǒ, ù).
Before using this Pinyin example sentence, consider that Chinese characters should always be your first choice in written communication.
If you cannot use Chinese characters, it is preferable to use the Pinyin with tones. Only use the Pinyin without tones if there's no other option (e.g. writing a text message from/to a mobile phone that doesn't support special characters such as ā, í, ǒ, ù).
Chuan yijing dao matou le.
Chuán yǐjīng dào mǎtou le.– English translation: The boat has already reached the pier.
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stone | head
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