yào
jīn

common
noun

Meaning of 要津

要津 means strategic ferry crossing; key waterway and land transport route; prominent position; high-ranking official post. Pronounced yào jīn.

  • strategic ferry crossing; key waterway and land transport route
  • prominent position; high-ranking official post

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
shì
tōng
wǎng
nèi
de
yào
jīn
 

This is a strategic gateway to the interior.

Zhè
zuò
chéng
shì
wèi
hǎi
yào
jīn
 
jiāo
tōng
biàn便
 

This city is located at a crucial junction of sea and land, with convenient transportation.

Cháng
jiāng
sān
xiá
jiù
shì
bīng
jiā
zhēng
de
yào
jīn
 

The Three Gorges of the Yangtze River have been a strategic point that military strategists have vied for since ancient times.