Changjiang (Noun)
Meaning
The longest river of Asia; flows eastward from Tibet into the East China Sea near Shanghai.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The Changjiang is the longest river in Asia and flows through a vast and varied landscape before emptying into the East China Sea.
- Changjiang originates in the glaciers of the Tibetan Plateau and stretches over 6,300 kilometers to its delta near Shanghai.
- As the Changjiang flows eastward from Tibet, it passes through several major Chinese cities, including Chongqing and Nanjing.
- The Changjiang plays a crucial role in China's economy, with many large ports and industrial centers located along its length, particularly near its mouth in the East China Sea.
- In Chinese, the Changjiang is also known as the Yangtze River, and its basin is home to a diverse array of flora and fauna, as well as a large portion of the country's population.