Yangtze

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Definition

Noun: 1. A major river in Asia: The Yangtze is the longest river in Asia and the third-longest in the world. It flows eastward across China, from the Tibetan Plateau to the East China Sea near Shanghai.

Usage

The word "Yangtze" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this river. It is often used in geographical, historical, and environmental contexts. - The Yangtze River is a crucial transportation route in China. - The Three Gorges Dam is located on the Yangtze. - Conservation efforts are underway to protect the biodiversity of the Yangtze basin.

Advanced Usage
  • "The Yangtze River Delta": Refers to the economically vital region where the Yangtze River empties into the East China Sea, encompassing Shanghai and other major cities.
    • The Yangtze River Delta is one of China's most important economic zones.
Variants and Related Words
  • Chang Jiang: This is the official Chinese name for the river, meaning "Long River." It is sometimes used interchangeably with "Yangtze" in English contexts, particularly in more formal or academic writing.
    • The Chang Jiang plays a central role in Chinese history and culture.
Synonyms
  • Chang Jiang (Proper noun): The Chinese name for the river.
  • Long River (Noun phrase): A direct translation of "Chang Jiang."
Related Phrases
  • Yangtze River Dolphin (Baiji): Refers to a functionally extinct species of freshwater dolphin once native to the Yangtze River.
    • The Yangtze River Dolphin is a tragic symbol of river habitat loss.
Noun
  1. the longest river of Asia; flows eastward from Tibet into the East China Sea near Shanghai

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