Chinese

jiāng
Meaning: river; Yangtze River
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

江

Example sentences

The Yangtze River is the longest river in China.
這艘小船載著乘客渡過江去。
这艘小船载著乘客渡过江去。
This small boat carried passengers across the river.
春風吹過,江邊的楊柳輕輕搖曳。
春风吹过,江边的杨柳轻轻摇曳。
The spring breeze blows, and the willow trees by the river sway gently.

Usage Notes

Specifically refers to the Yangtze River, but can also mean a large river in general.

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