Yangtze Meaning in English

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US

ˈjæŋktˈsi

YANGK-SEE

UK

ˈjæŋtsi

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Definition

The Yangtze is the longest river in China and Asia, and the third longest river in the world, flowing from the Tibetan Plateau to the East China Sea.

Usage & Nuances

'Yangtze' is always a proper noun, used as 'the Yangtze River' or just 'the Yangtze.' It is famous for its historical, cultural, and economic significance in China.

• Spanish: Yangtsé - río Yangtsé
• Portuguese (BR): Yangtzé - rio Yangtzé
• Portuguese (PT): Yangtzé - rio Yangtzé
• Chinese (Simplified): 长江
• Chinese (Traditional): 長江
• Hindi: यांग्त्से नदी
• Arabic: نهر اليانغتسي
• Bengali: ইয়াংৎসি নদী
• Russian: Янцзы
• Japanese: 長江（ちょうこう）
• Vietnamese: sông Dương Tử
• Korean: 양쯔강
• Turkish: Yangtze Nehri
• Urdu: دریاۓ یانگتسی
• Indonesian: Sungai Yangtze

Example Sentences

The Yangtze flows through many major cities in China.

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The Yangtze is famous for its Three Gorges.

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Many animals live in the Yangtze River.

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I took a cruise along the Yangtze last summer.

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Have you seen photos of the Yangtze during sunrise? It’s stunning.

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The Yangtze has played an important role in Chinese history for thousands of years.

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