Meaning and Usage
The word 进口 (jìnkǒu) primarily means "to import" in the context of goods, products, or services coming into a country. It can also mean "entrance" or "entry point," especially in physical locations like buildings or exhibition halls.
Common Collocations
- 进口商品 (imported goods): refers to products brought from abroad.
- 进口食品 (imported food): food products from other countries.
- 进口汽车 (imported cars): cars brought into the country.
- 进口口岸 (import port): a port where goods enter a country.
Usage Notes
When used as a verb, 进口 focuses on the act of bringing goods into a country for sale or use. When used as a noun, it refers to an entrance or entry point, often in a physical or logistical context. The meaning is usually clear from context.
Common Confusion
Don't confuse 进口 (import/entrance) with 出口 (export/exit). Both share the character 口 (mouth/entrance), but 进 means "to enter," while 出 means "to exit."