Usage of 登陆 (dēng lù)
The word 登陆 primarily means "to land" in a physical sense, such as soldiers or ships arriving on land from the sea or air. This is its core literal meaning and is often used in military or travel contexts.
Additionally, 登陆 is frequently used in modern contexts to mean "to log in" or "to sign in" to an online account or system. This usage is very common in everyday digital communication.
Another important usage is for products, services, or media "landing" or "launching" in a new market or platform, implying their introduction or release.
Common Collocations
- 登陆网站 (log in to a website): used when accessing online accounts.
- 登陆市场 (launch in a market): used for products or services entering a new market.
- 登陆海滩 (land on a beach): literal physical landing, often military.
Notes
Be careful not to confuse 登陆 (to land, to log in) with 登记 (dēngjì), which means "to register". 登陆 focuses on arrival or access, while 登记 is about recording information.
In spoken Chinese, context usually clarifies which meaning is intended. When talking about digital actions, 登陆 almost always means "log in." When discussing travel or military, it means "to land."