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Chao Phraya

Chao Phraya

7.4
A large river in Thailand that flows through Bangkok to the Gulf of Thailand
  • proper noun
translation icon : Chao Phraya
  • The Chao Phraya River is often referred to as the lifeblood of Bangkok.

Examples

  • Tourists can take a boat tour along the Chao Phraya to see famous landmarks.

  • Many traditional houses line the banks of the Chao Phraya as it passes through the city.

  • The Chao Phraya is beautiful.

  • Don't miss the Chao Phraya!

  • Many traditional houses line the banks of the Chao Phraya as it passes through the city.

  • The Chao Phraya River is often referred to as the lifeblood of Bangkok.

  • Tourists can take a boat tour along the Chao Phraya to see famous landmarks.

Synonyms

Chao Phraya River
vsChao Phraya
6.1

The main river of Thailand that flows south through Bangkok to the Gulf of Thailand

uses the shorter name without the word river

Surface Forms

Chao Phraya main

Morphology

Chao + Phraya

This is a toponym (proper name) composed of non-English elements with no literal dictionary senses provided; place names normally do not yield a descriptive meaning to learners. Even if a learner knew the constituent morphemes from Thai, the name does not transparently indicate 'a major river in Thailand' in the way a compositional phrase would, so the meaning is not derivable from the parts for a B1 learner.

Etymology

Chao Phraya comes from the Thai words Chao and Phraya, both meaning 'lord' or 'prince', and was the name given to the great river that served the royal city. That's why the river's name shows its importance as Bangkok's main waterway and 'lifeblood'.