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Definition of yalu

yalu

/ˈjɑːluː/
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yalu Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in East Asia that forms the northwestern border between North Korea and the northeastern region of China, ultimately emptying into the Korea Bay.

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Word Nuance & Usage

While most commonly known internationally by its Chinese and Manchu name, the Yalu, it is referred to as the Amnok River in Korea.

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• Nearby Words

yakutsk
yalong
yalta
yalu
yam
yamagata
yamaguchi

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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 Yalu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yalu
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