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Definition of yalong

yalong

/ˈjɑːˌlɔːŋ/
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yalong Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A popular bay and beach resort area located in Sanya, Hainan province, China, renowned for its pristine sands and tropical climate.

Example

"Many international tourists flock to Yalong Bay during the winter to escape the cold weather and enjoy the luxury coastal resorts."

2

A major river in Sichuan province, southwestern China, which serves as a significant tributary of the Yangtze River.

• Nearby Words

yakutsk
yakuza
yale
yalong
yalta
yalu
yam

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Hanyu Pinyin transliterations of Chinese geographical names, predominantly 雅砻 (Yǎlóng) for the river in Sichuan, and 亚龙 (Yàlóng) for the bay in Hainan.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yalong. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yalong
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