港湾 gǎngwān bay serving as a harbor
How to remember 港湾: 港 port + 湾 bay = bay serving as a harbor.
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How it is used
- Means a harbor/haven (a bay that shelters ships) - 天然港湾 (tiānrán gǎngwān) a natural harbor.
- Combines 港 (port) + 湾 (bay): a sheltered spot for boats to anchor.
- Often figurative for a safe refuge - 心灵的港湾 (a harbor for the soul), a place of emotional safety.