进出口

• Pinyin: jìn chū kǒu
• Hanzi breakdown: 进 = enter; 出 = exit; 口 = mouth, port (in trade context)

Meaning

Import and export; imports and exports. International trade involving both buying and selling goods across borders.

A compound noun combining 进口 (import) and 出口 (export). Commonly used in economic, trade, and business contexts. Often appears as a modifier before 贸易 (trade), 公司 (company), or 业务 (business).

Examples

1. 这家进出口公司专门从事电子产品的国际贸易。 This import-export company specializes in international trade of electronic products.
2. 海关负责监管所有进出口货物。 Customs is responsible for supervising all import and export goods.
3. 去年我国进出口总额创下历史新高。 Last year, our country's total import and export volume reached a historical high.

Usage Guide

Context: international trade, customs, economics

Tone: professional

Do Say

• 进出口贸易。(Import and export trade.)
• 进出口许可证。(Import and export license.)

Don't Say

• 进出口门 for physical doors (Don't use 进出口 for doors — that's 进出口 in the trade sense only; use 出入口 for physical entrances/exits)

Origin & History

A compound of 进口 (import: enter + mouth/port) + 出口 (export: exit + mouth/port). Together referring to all international trade.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Business/trade contexts