河河
Basic Meaning
n
A general term for rivers, including natural and man-made ones like canals. Often used in compound words like 江河 (rivers) or 运河 (canal).
river (a large natural or artificial waterway)
天然形成的或人工开凿的大水道。
Words:
江河内河运河淮河河川河津
Sentences:
- 这条河很宽，水流很急This river is very wide, and the current is very fast.
- 我们沿着内河坐船旅行We traveled by boat along the inland river.
n
In historical or geographical contexts, 河 often specifically means the Yellow River, especially in phrases like 河西 (west of the Yellow River) or 河套 (the Yellow River loop region).
the Yellow River (specifically referring to China's second-longest river)
专指黄河，我国的第二大河，发源于青海省，流入渤海。
Words:
河西河套江淮河汉河清海晏河西走廊
Sentences:
- 黄河是中国的一条重要河流The Yellow River is an important river in China.
- 河西走廊是古代丝绸之路的一部分The Hexi Corridor was part of the ancient Silk Road.
n
In literary or poetic contexts, 河 can refer to the Milky Way, as in 银河 (Milky Way) or 河汉 (Milky Way).
the Milky Way (referring to the galaxy)
指银河系。
Words:
河汉河外星系天河银河星河
Sentences:
- 晚上，我们可以看到银河在天空中闪烁At night, we can see the Milky Way twinkling in the sky.
- 河外星系是银河系以外的星系Extragalactic galaxies are galaxies outside the Milky Way.
Writing & Component
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