region south of the lower Yangtze; Jiangnan area
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
region south of the lower Yangtze River, specifically southern Jiangsu, southern Anhui, and northern Zhejiang
Refers to the culturally and economically significant heartland of East China, historically famous for its prosperity, gardens, and water towns.
Jiāng江
nán南
de的
fēng风
jǐng景
rú如
huà画
。
The scenery of Jiangnan is picturesque.
Tā他
chū出
shēng生
zài在
Jiāng江
nán南
shuǐ水
xiāng乡
。
He was born in a water town in Jiangnan.
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Jiāng江
nán南
dì地
qū区
jīng经
jì济
fā发
dá达
。
The Jiangnan region has a developed economy.
noun
the area south of the Yangtze River (general term)
A broader geographical term without strict provincial boundaries, often used in contrast to northern China.
Chūn春
fēng风
yòu又
lǜ绿
Jiāng江
nán南
àn岸
。
The spring breeze greens the banks of Jiangnan once again.
Jiāng江
nán南
Jiāng江
běi北
dōu都
shì是
wǒ我
de的
gù故
xiāng乡
。
Both south and north of the Yangtze are my hometown.