mekong

Thân thiện

The Mekong River flows through a lush green landscape.

Definition

Proper noun 1. A major river in Southeast Asia: The Mekong is a trans-boundary river in East Asia and Southeast Asia. It is the world's twelfth-longest river and the seventh-longest in Asia. It flows from the Tibetan Plateau through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Mekong is a vital source of water and food for millions of people.
  • We took a boat tour along the Mekong Delta.
  • The biodiversity of the Mekong River basin is incredibly rich.

Advanced Usage

• "The Mekong Delta": Refers to the vast, fertile region in southwestern Vietnam where the Mekong River empties into the South China Sea through a network of distributaries. It is a major agricultural area.

  • Rice production in the Mekong Delta is crucial for the national economy.

• "Mekong River Commission (MRC)": An intergovernmental organization for regional dialogue and cooperation on the sustainable management of the Mekong River's resources.

  • The Mekong River Commission facilitates joint management of the river by member countries.

Variants and Related Words

• Mekongian (adj): Pertaining to the Mekong River or its region. (Note: This is a rare, scholarly term).
• Mekong Delta (n): The specific geographical region in Vietnam formed by the river's sediment deposits.

Synonyms

• The Mekong River: The full, formal name.
• The Lancang River: The name for the upper reaches of the Mekong within China.

Related Phrases

• Lower Mekong Basin: Refers to the part of the river basin encompassing Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
• Upper Mekong Basin: Refers to the part of the river basin in China and Myanmar.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an Asian river; flows through a large delta in southern Vietnam into the South China Sea

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• Mekong
• Mekong River