This is the 8200th most frequent Chinese word.
ford
The Chinese word "ford" (浅滩/渡口) refers to a shallow place in a river or stream where it can be crossed.
n. A shallow place in a river or stream where one can drive or walk across.
他的车成功地穿越了那个浅滩。
His car successfully crossed that ford.
v. To cross a body of water at a shallow part.
他们不得不涉水过河，导致他们的衣服全部湿透。
They had to ford across the river, causing their clothes to be completely soaked.
n. As a proper noun, referring to the automobile company or name.