amur river
Definition
Proper noun: * A major river in East Asia: The Amur River is a long river that forms a significant part of the border between the Russian Far East and Northeastern China (Manchuria). It flows in a general easterly direction and empties into the Strait of Tartary, which leads to the Sea of Okhotsk.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- The Amur River basin is one of the largest undammed river systems in the world.
- Several major cities, like Khabarovsk and Blagoveshchensk, are located on the banks of the Amur River.
- The Amur River is known for its seasonal flooding.
Advanced Usage
- "The Amur": The river is commonly referred to simply as "the Amur."
- The treaty established the middle channel of the Amur as the boundary.
Variants and Related Words
- Heilong Jiang: This is the Chinese name for the Amur River, meaning "Black Dragon River."
- Amur-Heilong: A compound name sometimes used in ecological and political contexts to refer to the entire river basin shared by Russia and China.
Synonyms
- Heilong Jiang: (The Chinese name for the same river).
Noun
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an Asian river between China and Russia; flows into the Sea of Okhotsk
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