Yalu River

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Definition

Proper noun 1. A major river in East Asia: The Yalu River is a significant river that originates in the Changbai Mountains in North Korea and flows southwest into Korea Bay. For much of its length, it forms the natural border between North Korea and China. 2. A battle in the Korean War: The Yalu River is also the name of a significant battle that occurred in November 1950 during the Korean War, near this river.

Usage Examples
  • Geographical Feature:
    • The city of Sinuiju, North Korea, lies on the banks of the Yalu River.
    • The bridge across the Yalu River connects the Chinese city of Dandong with North Korea.
  • Historical Battle:
    • The Battle of the Yalu River marked a major turning point in the Korean War.
    • UN forces retreated after Chinese troops crossed the Yalu River.
Advanced Usage
  • "to cross the Yalu": This phrase is often used in historical and geopolitical contexts to refer to the decisive intervention of Chinese forces in the Korean War.
    • The decision to cross the Yalu changed the course of the conflict.
Variants and Related Words
  • Yalu: A common shortened form used to refer to the river.
    • The Yalu is an important transport route.
Synonyms
  • Geographical Feature: Border river, boundary river.
  • Historical Battle: The Chosin Reservoir campaign (part of the same broader conflict).
Related Phrases
  • "On the Yalu": Describing a location adjacent to the river.
    • There is heavy industry on the Yalu.
  • "Yalu River offensive": Refers specifically to the military operations in late 1950.
Noun
  1. a battle in the Korean War (November 1950); when UN troops advanced north to the Yalu River 200,000 Chinese troops crossed the river and drove them back
  2. river in eastern Asia; rises in North Korea and flows southwest to Korea Bay (forming part of the border between North Korea and China)

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