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Definition of huang he

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huang he Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in northern China, the second-longest in the country, historically known for its devastating floods and vast cultural significance as the cradle of ancient Chinese civilization.

Example

"The Huang He flows through nine provinces before emptying its silt-laden waters into the Bohai Sea."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Mandarin Chinese Huánghé, literally meaning 'Yellow River,' named for the vast quantities of yellowish loess sediment it carries along its course.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Huang he. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/huang he
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