Amur River

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A large Asian river forming the border between China and Russia and flowing into the Sea of Okhotsk

proper noun

: río Amur

The Amur River is the tenth longest river in the world.

Examples

Wildlife along the Amur River includes various fish species, making it a vital ecosystem in eastern Asia.
The Amur River serves as a natural boundary between northeastern China and Russia.
During spring, the Amur River is known for dramatic floods that threaten nearby settlements.
Many rare fish species can be found in the waters of the Amur River.
Many fish species inhabit the Amur River.
The Amur River flows for over 2,000 miles, forming part of the border between China and Russia.
The Amur River is known for its beautiful landscapes, attracting tourists and nature lovers each year.

Synonyms

Amur

vsAmur River

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A large eastern Asian river forming the China–Russia border and flowing to the Sea of Okhotsk

is the full name that explicitly includes the word for river

Heilong Jiang

vsAmur River

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A river in northeast Asia that forms part of the border between China and Russia

is the common English name for the same river

Heilong

vsAmur River

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A river in Asia on the China-Russia border that flows to the Sea of Okhotsk

is specific about being in the northeast of China rather than only Asia

Surface Forms

Amur River main

Morphology

Amur + river

This is a compositional place-name: the proper name 'Amur' combined with the noun 'river' straightforwardly denotes a river called Amur. The pattern ProperName + river is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows 'river' (and recognises 'Amur' as a name or can infer it) will understand the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Amur River may come from a word in a local language where Amur meant 'big river' or just 'river'. People used that simple name for the very large river, so the name fits its role as a major river that marks the border between China and Russia.