yalu
Definition
Proper noun A major river in East Asia. It originates in the Changbai Mountains in North Korea and flows generally southwestward, forming a significant portion of the border between North Korea and the People's Republic of China, before emptying into the Korea Bay of the Yellow Sea.
Usage
The word "Yalu" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to name this specific geographical feature. It is commonly preceded by the word "River." * The Yalu River is a vital waterway and a historical boundary. * The city of Sinuiju, North Korea, lies on the banks of the Yalu. * Several bridges cross the Yalu, connecting China and North Korea.
Advanced Usage
- "The Yalu": Often used as a shortened form to refer to the river itself or, by metonymy, to the border region.
- Tensions have occasionally flared along the Yalu.
- In historical and military contexts, "Yalu" is associated with the First Sino-Japanese War (1894–1895) and the Korean War (1950–1953), where it was a strategic location.
Variants and Related Words
- Yalu River: The full and most common name for the geographical feature.
- Amnok River (압록강): The Korean name for the Yalu River.
- Amnokgang: Alternate romanization of the Korean name.
- Yalu Jiang (鸭绿江): The Chinese name for the river.
Synonyms
- Amnok River (Korean synonym)
- Border river (descriptive term, not a proper name synonym)
Noun
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river in eastern Asia; rises in North Korea and flows southwest to Korea Bay (forming part of the border between North Korea and China)
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