This is the 8452nd most frequent Chinese word.
port
The Chinese word for "port" (港, gǎng) refers to a harbor or place where ships dock for loading and unloading.
Here, '港口' is used to denote a location where ships dock and trade occurs.
港口是一个重要的贸易枢纽。
The port is an important trade hub.
In this sentence, '端口' refers to a connection interface on a computer for plugging devices.
这台电脑的USB端口坏了。
The USB port on this computer is broken.
Here, '港口' is again used to indicate the docking place for ships, emphasizing the logistic activity.