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Definition of jialing
jialing
/ˈdʒɑː.lɪŋ/
jia · ling
jialing Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in southwestern China that originates in Gansu province and flows south to join the Yangtze River at the city of Chongqing.
Example
"The sprawling metropolis of Chongqing is dramatically situated at the confluence of the Jialing and Yangtze rivers."
2
A prominent Chinese manufacturing company historically renowned for producing motorcycles, engines, and related industrial equipment.
Example
"He spent the summer repairing a vintage Jialing motorcycle that he had purchased from a local mechanic."
• Rhymes for jialing
Word Origin & Etymology
From Mandarin Chinese pinyin 'Jiālíng' (嘉陵). The name primarily refers to the Jialing River, which historically took its name from the Jialing Valley in Shaanxi province.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jialing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jialing