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Definition of dong river
dong river
dong river Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in southern China (also known as the Dongjiang or East River) that originates in Jiangxi province and flows southwestward through Guangdong province to join the Pearl River Delta, serving as a vital fresh water source for Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dong river. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dong river