Ping
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- proper noun
:
río Ping
- The Ping River flows through beautiful landscapes in western Thailand.
Examples
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Sometimes, when William Ping Jr. and his mother Violet Ryan-Ping went to activities hosted by the CANL, they felt left out.
Academic text (2018) -
Yao Yilin, Song Ping, Li Ximing, and Qiao Shi have all retired from their positions on the Politburo.
Academic text (2002) -
Bill Ping notes, "I still consider myself Chinese because of my connection with Dad."
Academic text (2018) -
PRIME MINISTER: Premier Ping, it's a pleasure to finally meet you.
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My older brother Sam came here in 1931, which was the same year that William Ping and Gene Hong came.
Academic text (2018) -
No longer have we among us Mr. Wu of New York... and Mr. Ping of Los Angeles.
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Lisa was invited to her friend Ping Lee's house for dinner.
Fiction book (2000) -
African Union Commission Chairperson Jean Ping, who is half Chinese, recently stated that "China is Africa's key strategic partner."
Academic text (2009) -
Many tourists visit the Ping River to enjoy its scenic views and tranquil atmosphere.
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The Ping River is a crucial tributary that feeds into the Chao Phraya River.
Synonyms
A river in western Thailand that joins the Chao Phraya River
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Ping for the river comes from the Thai name Mae Ping, where Mae means 'mother' and is often used before river names, and Ping is the river's local name. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Mae Ping as 'Mother Ping', which is why English speakers call it the Ping River.