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泊 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to moor (a boat); to park (a vehicle); (literary) calm; quiet
lake; Taiwan pr. [bo2]
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to anchor
berth
to park a vehicle
to moor a boat or ship
to moor
down and out
living a simple life
to moor
opal
lake
pool of blood
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There are many lakes in the area where you live.
Source: Tatoeba #1776802 · CC BY 2.0 FRSun Moon Lake is the largest lake in Taiwan.
Source: Tatoeba #13249727 · CC BY 2.0 FRA beautiful lake lay just beyond the forest.
Source: Tatoeba #8935967 · CC BY 2.0 FRDrop by drop, the water can conglomerate into a lake.
Source: Tatoeba #396754 · CC BY 2.0 FRLake Baikal in Russia is the deepest lake in the world.
Source: Tatoeba #814900 · CC BY 2.0 FRLake Baikal in Russia is the deepest lake in the world.
Source: Tatoeba #3668670 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.