Heilong
- proper noun
- Many rare fish species thrive in the Heilong as it flows toward the Sea of Okhotsk.
Examples
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The Heilong River is vital for agriculture in northeastern China.
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The border between Russia and China largely follows the course of the Heilong.
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The Heilong River is known for its scenic beauty.
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Many tourists visit the Heilong during the summer.
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The Heilong River flows through a picturesque landscape, creating a natural border between China and Russia.
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During our trip, we followed the course of the Heilong, admiring its scenic beauty as it meandered into the Sea of Okhotsk.
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The Heilong is known for its significance in trade history, serving as a vital route for goods traveling between Asia and Europe.
Synonyms
A large eastern Asian river forming the China–Russia border and flowing to the Sea of Okhotsk
A large Asian river forming the border between China and Russia and flowing into the Sea of Okhotsk
A river in northeast Asia that forms part of the border between China and Russia
Compounds
A river in northeast Asia that forms part of the border between China and Russia
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Heilong comes from Chinese parts hei meaning 'black' and long meaning 'dragon'. The full name is like 'Black Dragon', which makes it easy to remember that Heilong is the big river forming the border between China and Russia.