river
From Old French 'riviere' and Latin 'rivus', meaning 'stream' or 'brook'.
NOUN
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[/ˈrɪv.ər/en-US]
川
literal
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水流
literal
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流れ
general
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運河
specific
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河川
technical
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concept sentence
untranslatable
(The poetic and cultural concept of a 'river' as both a physical entity and a symbol does not translate directly.)
A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river. Rivers are essential for ecosystems and human civilization, often serving as sources of water, transportation routes, and boundaries.
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- The Amazon River is the largest river in the world by discharge volume. — A specific example of a large natural watercourse.
- We spent the day kayaking down the river. — An activity performed on a natural watercourse.
- The city's economy was built around the trade carried on the river. — The importance of a natural watercourse for commerce.
