大河

dàhé
noun #27,159

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大河 tiáo

Meanings

  1. 1 large river
  2. 2 the Yellow River

Examples

HSK 4
Huánghé shì Zhōngguó zuì zhùmíng de dàhé zhīyī.
The Yellow River is one of China's most famous great rivers.
HSK 7-9
Yī tiáo dàhé bōlàng kuān, fēng chuī dàohuā xiāng liǎng'àn.
A great river rolls wide its waves, and the wind carries the scent of rice blossoms across both banks.

Tips

culture
In traditional usage, 大河 often specifically refers to the Yellow River (黄河). The song lyric 一条大河波浪宽 (1956) is one of the most beloved patriotic songs in China.

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