澳门

澳門

Àomén

noun #17,065

Meanings

1 Macau (special administrative region of China)

Characters

bay; cove; Australia (short form)

Literally 'bay gate.' The Portuguese name 'Macau' comes from 妈阁 (Māgé), a temple dedicated to the sea goddess Mazu.

Examples

HSK 7-9

澳门以赌场闻名。

Àomén yǐ dǔchǎng wénmíng.

Macau is famous for its casinos.

Tips

history

When Portuguese sailors first arrived, they asked locals the name of the place near the 妈阁庙 (Mazu temple). The locals said 'Maa Gok,' which the Portuguese rendered as 'Macau.'

Stroke Order

澳 ào

门 mén