area north of Yangtze; Jiangbei region
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
area north of the lower Yangtze River; specifically the northern bank regions of Jiangsu and Anhui provinces
Historically and culturally distinct from Jiangnan (江南). Often refers specifically to the area in Jiangsu and Anhui provinces along the northern bank of the Yangtze.
He was born in a small town in northern Jiangsu on the north bank of the Yangtze.
The dialects of Jiangbei differ greatly from those of Jiangnan.
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Historically, the Jiangbei region often suffered from flood disasters.
noun
area north of the Yangtze River (general term)
Broader usage referring to any area located north of the Yangtze River, not limited to the specific Jiangsu-Anhui region.
The climate north of the Yangtze is somewhat drier than that south of the river.
Many people migrated from south of the Yangtze to north of the Yangtze.
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This city is located north of the river and has very convenient transportation.