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Jyutpingsaam1 gok3 zau1
Yalesāam gok jāu
Definition
River delta; a landform shaped like a triangle at the mouth of a river.
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How it's used
Primarily used in geographical and formal contexts, this term is almost exclusively encountered when discussing specific regions like the Pearl River Delta. Unlike common everyday nouns, it functions as a technical label for a specific landform rather than a descriptive term for general scenery. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless the topic specifically shifts to geography or regional planning.
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The Pearl River Delta is developing very quickly.
Is this delta full of silt?
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Common phrases
Pearl River Delta
Yangtze River Delta
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