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Pronunciation Northern /ɓen˧˥/ Central /ɓḛn˩˧/ Southern /ɓəːŋ˧˥/
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wharf; pier
Noun
wharf; pier

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wharf; pier

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
wharf; pier Directions, Transport, Travel & TourismTheme Places, Buildings & Public ServicesTheme TransportTag

A designated area on the coast or a riverbank where ships can dock to load or unload cargo and passengers.

vi Tàu hàng cập bến vào sáng sớm.

en The cargo boat arrived at the wharf early in the morning.

riverbank

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
shore Weather, Landforms, Environment & DisastersTheme

A place along a river, lake, or sea where people or boats can approach.

vi Bọn trẻ chơi đùa bên bến sông.

en The children played by the riverbank landing.

terminal

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
station Directions, Transport, Travel & TourismTheme

A designated place where vehicles such as buses, taxis, or trains regularly stop to pick up or drop off passengers.

vi Chúng tôi gặp nhau ở bến xe buýt gần trường.

en We met at the bus stop near the school.

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