泊
dock; stay; park cars; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 15 examplesverb
to dock a boat; to moor
Used specifically for ships or boats staying near the shore
The fishing boat is moored at the dock.
This ship is anchored outside the harbor.
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Many cargo ships are moored at the port.
The tourist boat is moored in the bay overnight.
The moored ships are unloading cargo.
verb
to stay; to linger
literaryCan refer to staying in a place without moving on purpose
The small boat is drifting on the water.
He has wandered and stayed in a foreign land for many years.
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The wandering wanderer has finally returned home.
The unstable wandering life wears him out.
verb
to park (vehicles)
dialectUsed exclusively for parking motor vehicles in informal/dialect contexts
Please do not park your car here.
Is parking allowed in the area in front of the mall?
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Is parking allowed at the hotel entrance?
This is a dedicated parking area.
noun
surname Bo
A relatively rare Chinese surname
Mr. Bo is my neighbor.
Teacher Bo teaches at the school.