Definition
金门 (Jīn mén) refers to two distinct but historically related places: the Kinmen/Quemoy islands (officially part of Taiwan's Fujian Province, but near Xiamen) and a small county-level division in Quanzhou, Fujian, mainland China. Depending on context, it can refer to the Taiwan-controlled islands (often just called Kinmen) or the mainland county (Jinmen County). The name literally means 'golden gate'. Because the political status is sensitive, you may hear different claims depending on the speaker's background.
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Kinmen or Quemoy islands (administered by Taiwan, near Fujian coast)Jinmen county (in Quanzhou, Fujian, PRC)
Examples
- 金门。Cóng Xiàmén kěyǐ zuò chuán qù Jīn mén dǎo.You can take a ferry from Xiamen to Kinmen Island.
- 金门，。Jīn mén xiàn lìshǔ yú Quánzhōu shì, shì yí ge yánhǎi xiàn.Jinmen County is under the jurisdiction of Quanzhou city and is a coastal county.
- 金门。Zhè cì lǚxíng jìhuà qù Jīn mén kànkan nàlǐ de zhàndì yíjì.This trip plans to go to Kinmen to see the battlefield relics there.
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