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Nan River

Nan River

5.9
A river in western Thailand that flows south to join the Ping River and form the Chao Phraya River
  • proper noun
translation icon : río Nan
  • The Nan River is an important waterway for communities in western Thailand.

Examples

  • The city of Phitsanulok lies along the Nan River.

  • The Nan River flows through lush landscapes, providing essential water for agriculture.

  • During the rainy season, the Nan River often floods nearby areas.

  • The Nan River is known for its beautiful scenery.

  • Have you ever visited the Nan River?

  • Many tourists take boat trips on the Nan River to enjoy its serene beauty.

  • Fishing is popular along the banks of the Nan River, where locals catch various species.

Synonyms

Nan
vsNan River
20 9.5

A river in western Thailand that flows south and joins the Ping River to form the Chao Phraya

has identical meaning but uses the fuller phrase rather than the short name

Surface Forms

Nan River main

Morphology

Nan + river

The phrase is a straightforward place-name: 'Nan' is a proper name (here the name of a river/place) and 'river' denotes a watercourse, so the meaning is simply ‘the river called Nan’. This is a common, cross-linguistically regular naming pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer it refers to that specific river in Thailand.

Etymology

Nan River takes its name from the local name Nan plus the word River, so it simply means the waterway 'called Nan' and tells you which river in western Thailand is meant.