Zhu Jiang
Definition
Proper noun: A major river system in southern China, historically and commonly known in English as the Pearl River. It is formed by the confluence of several rivers and flows into the South China Sea, passing through a significant delta region.
Usage
The term "Zhu Jiang" is the direct transliteration of the river's Chinese name (珠江). In English-language geographical and academic contexts, it is used to refer specifically to this river system. - The Zhu Jiang Delta is one of China's most important economic regions. - Guangzhou is a major port city on the Zhu Jiang.
Advanced Usage
- "Zhu Jiang Delta": Refers to the large, densely populated and industrialized delta region where the Pearl River empties into the South China Sea. It is a key economic zone.
- Manufacturing in the Zhu Jiang Delta has expanded rapidly.
Variants and Related Words
- Pearl River: The conventional English name for the Zhu Jiang river system.
- The Pearl River is the third-longest river in China.
- Pearl River Delta: The English name for the Zhu Jiang Delta region.
Synonyms
- Pearl River: The standard English synonym.
Noun
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a river in southeast China that flows into the South China Sea
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