Chinese

Meaning: river
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

這條河的水流很湍急。
这条河的水流很湍急。
The current of this river is very rapid.
河裡有三條魚。
There are three fish in the river.
我們在河邊散步。
We are taking a walk by the riverside.
這條河很深,游泳時要小心。
This river is very deep, be careful when swimming.
那條河流向了大海。
That river flowed into the sea.

Usage Notes

A general term for natural or artificial large waterways. In early Chinese, it specifically referred to the Yellow River.

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