Search the dictionary A Chinese word or character, or English Search 2 entries. dàgūkǒupàotái 大沽口炮台 Taku Forts, maritime defense works in Tianjin dating back to the Ming dynasty, playing a prominent role during the Opium Wars (1839-1860) dàgūkǒupàotái 大沽口砲臺 Taku Forts, maritime defense works in Tianjin dating back to the Ming dynasty, playing a prominent role during the Opium Wars (1839-1860)