Definition

Proper noun: * A geographical name: The Ergun He is a major river in eastern Asia. It originates in China, forms a significant portion of the border between China and Russia, and ultimately joins the Amur River as a tributary.

Usage

• The word Ergun He is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to this specific river. It is typically used in geographical, historical, or environmental contexts.
• In English-language texts, it is often presented in its romanized form. The Chinese characters are 额尔古纳河 (É'ěrgǔnà Hé).

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Ergun He marks part of the Sino-Russian border.
  • Explorers followed the course of the Ergun He.
  • The confluence of the Ergun He and the Shilka River forms the Amur River.

Advanced Usage

• The river is sometimes referred to simply as the Ergun in some geographical contexts, though Ergun He (where "He" means "river" in Chinese) is the full and precise name.
• It is a key geographical feature in the history of the region, particularly related to the Mongol and Manchu peoples.

Variants and Related Words

• Argun River: This is an alternative historical English name for the same river.
• Amur River: The larger river system of which the Ergun He is a major tributary.

Synonyms

• Argun River (historical variant)

Noun

1. a river in eastern Asia that arises in China and flows northeast along the border between China and Russia to become a tributary of the Amur River