Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A river in the southeastern United States: The Pearl River is a significant waterway in the states of Mississippi and Louisiana, flowing southward into the Gulf of Mexico.
   • A major river in southern China: The Pearl River (Zhujiang) is an extensive river system in southeastern China, flowing into the South China Sea. It is a crucial commercial and geographic feature of the region.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun (U.S.):

  • The Pearl River forms part of the border between Mississippi and Louisiana.
  • Flooding along the Pearl River can impact several communities.

• Proper noun (China):

  • Guangzhou is a major port city on the Pearl River.
  • The Pearl River Delta is one of the world's most important manufacturing regions.

Advanced Usage

• "Pearl River Delta": Refers to the low-lying area in China where the Pearl River flows into the South China Sea, encompassing major cities like Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. It is a key economic zone.
  • The economic development of the Pearl River Delta has been rapid.

Variants and Related Words

• Pearl River County: A county in the U.S. state of Mississippi, named after the river.
• Pearl River Estuary: The tidal mouth of the Pearl River in China.

Synonyms

• Zhujiang: The Chinese name for the Pearl River in China.
• Watercourse: A general term for a river or stream. (e.g., )

Related Phrases

• Pearl River system: Refers to the network of tributaries that constitute the Pearl River in China.
  • The Pearl River system includes the Xi, Bei, and Dong rivers.

Noun

1. a river in Mississippi that flows southward to the Gulf of Mexico
2. a river in southeast China that flows into the South China Sea