Definitions
- 1. dock
- 2. pier
- 3. wharf
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Word relationships
Related words
2 itemsUsage notes
Collocations
Often used with 船 (boat) or 停靠 (dock), e.g., 船停靠在码头 (The boat docks at the pier).
Common mistakes
Do not confuse 码头 (pier/dock) with 车站 (station/stop) for buses or trains; 码头 is for water transport only.
Example Sentences
1 shown船在 码头 停泊。
The ship is anchored at the pier.
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