- 跑码头 pǎomǎtou to travel for tradeTo travel from city to city or along coastal and river ports to do business
- 码头费 mǎtoufèi wharfagefees charged for the use of a wharf or dock; dockage; pierage
- 栈桥式码头 zhànqiáoshìmǎtou jettyjetty; pier
- 水旱码头 shuǐhànmǎtou transportation hubA commercial port or trading center accessible by both water and land routes.
- 浮码头 fúmǎtóu floating pierfloating pier; pontoon
- 拜码头 bàimǎtou to pay respects to local figuresTo visit influential local figures or authorities when arriving in a new place to seek support, protection, or smooth social relations
- 码头工人 mǎtougōngrén dock workerdocker; stevedore; longshoreman
- 码头税 mǎtoushuì wharfagetaxes or fees paid for the use of a wharf, quay, or pier; pier dues
- 船到码头，车到站 chuándàomǎtouchēdàozhàn the ship has docked, the bus has reached the stationThe vehicle or vessel has reached its destination or the end of its route
- 撞码头 zhuàngmǎtou to roam aroundTo bum or roam around in search of work or experience; to see something of the world and gain life experience.
- 天星码头 tiānxīngmǎtóu Star Ferry PierThe Star Ferry terminal in Hong Kong