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Definition of yalong
yalong
/ˈjɑːˌlɔːŋ/
Ya · long
yalong Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in Sichuan province, southwestern China, which serves as a significant tributary of the Yangtze River.
Example
"The dam construction on the Yalong River has significantly impacted hydroelectric power generation in the region."
2
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."
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
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yalong. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yalong