enter the mouth; import; entrance
Meanings
3 senses · 10 examplesverb
to put into the mouth; to eat or drink
Used literally for consuming food or drink.
This medicine cannot be taken orally.
Food should be washed clean before being put in your mouth.
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This wine feels very smooth when it enters the mouth.
verb
to import; to bring in (goods)
formalUsed in trade and logistics contexts. Can be intransitive (e.g., 我国进口) or transitive (e.g., 进口商品).
Our country imports a large amount of crude oil from abroad every year.
These goods are locally produced, not imported.
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This policy restricts the import of luxury goods.
noun
entrance; doorway; entry point
Often used with '处' (rùkǒu chù) to mean 'entrance point'. Can refer to both physical doors/gates and metaphorical entry points.
The station entrance is over there.
Please line up at the entrance to have your ticket checked.
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This website's landing page is designed very clearly.
They blocked the entrance.