Changjiang
Definition
Proper noun * Changjiang: The longest river in Asia and the third-longest in the world. It flows eastward from the Tibetan Plateau through China and empties into the East China Sea near Shanghai. It is also commonly known as the Yangtze River.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The Three Gorges Dam is built on the Changjiang.
- Many major Chinese cities, like Wuhan and Nanjing, are located along the Changjiang.
- The Changjiang basin is one of the most important economic regions in China.
Advanced Usage
- "The Changjiang River": A common formal phrasing, though "Changjiang" itself means "Long River."
- The economic development of the region is closely tied to the Changjiang River.
Variants and Related Words
- Yangtze River: The most common international name for the Changjiang, particularly referring to its lower reaches.
- The Yangtze River Delta is a major global economic hub.
- Yangtze: A shortened, informal form of "Yangtze River."
- Jinsha River: The name for the upper section of the Changjiang in its mountainous reaches.
Synonyms
- Yangtze River: The primary synonym in English.
- Long River: The direct translation of "Chang Jiang."
Related Phrases
- Changjiang Delta: The economically vital region where the river meets the East China Sea.
- Shanghai is located in the Changjiang Delta.
- Source of the Changjiang: Refers to the river's origin in the Tanggula Mountains.
- Changjiang dolphin (Baiji): Refers to a now functionally extinct freshwater dolphin species that was endemic to the river.
Noun
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the longest river of Asia; flows eastward from Tibet into the East China Sea near Shanghai
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