coeng4 gong1長江长江
Jyutpingcoeng4 gong1
Yalechèuhng gōng
Definition
Yangtze River; the longest river in China.
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How it's used
Geographical names like this are treated as proper nouns and rarely take a measure word in casual speech. When discussing rivers in a local context, people often use the term 條 to quantify them if necessary, though it is usually omitted for major landmarks.
Examples
The Yangtze River is the longest river in China.
Do you know where the Yangtze River flows into the sea?
Related words
Common phrases
Yangtze River basin
Yangtze River Delta
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Grammar guides
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