Definition

Proper noun: * Yangtze Kiang: The longest river in Asia and the third-longest in the world. It flows eastward from the Tibetan Plateau through China and empties into the East China Sea near Shanghai. It is a major transportation artery and a historically and economically vital waterway for China.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Yangtze Kiang is crucial for irrigation, hydroelectric power, and transportation in China.
  • Many important cities, such as Chongqing and Nanjing, are located on the banks of the Yangtze Kiang.
  • The Three Gorges Dam was built on the Yangtze Kiang.

Advanced Usage

• The name "Yangtze Kiang" is an older romanization. In modern contexts, it is more commonly referred to simply as the Yangtze River or, in Chinese, the Chang Jiang (长江), which means "Long River."

Variants and Related Words

• Yangtze River (n): The modern and most common English name for the same river.
• Chang Jiang (n): The pinyin romanization of the river's Chinese name (长江).
• Yangtze (n): A common shortened form used in English.

Synonyms

• Yangtze River
• Chang Jiang

Notes on Meaning

• The term "Yangtze Kiang" specifically refers to the geographical entity—the river itself. It is not used idiomatically or in phrasal verbs. Its primary context is in geography, history, and discussions about China's infrastructure and environment.

Noun

1. the longest river of Asia; flows eastward from Tibet into the East China Sea near Shanghai