Etymology

typhoon shelter

Today it means: A sheltered section of a harbour where small to medium-sized watercraft can dock during typhoons, gales, or other rough weather. Full definition →

Chinese 避風塘 /避风塘
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  1. Chinese · calque of避風塘 /避风塘
  2. English todaytyphoon shelter

Calque of Chinese 避風塘 /避风塘 (bìfēngtáng).

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