Definition
澳 is a bound morpheme (b.f.) meaning 'inlet' or 'bay', almost exclusively used in place names. You cannot use it as a standalone word — it always appears as part of a compound like 澳门 (Àomén, Macau) or 澳大利亚 (Àodàlìyà, Australia). Knowing this helps you recognize the character in geographic names and avoid trying to use it alone.
b.f.
(bound form) inletbay (used in place names)
Examples
- 。Wǒ míngnián dǎsuàn qù ào mén lǚyóu.I plan to visit Macau next year.
- 。ào dàlìyà shì yí gè hěn dà de guójiā.Australia is a very big country.
- 。ào mén hé Xiānggǎng dōu shì tèbié xíngzhèngqū.Macau and Hong Kong are both special administrative regions.
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