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tributary in Chinese

tributary in Chinese is 支流 — tributary means a natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water.

tributary in Chinese

支流
noun
Pronounced: zhī liú
(hydrology) A natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water.

What does "tributary" mean?

  1. noun A natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water.
  2. noun A vein which drains into another vein.
  3. noun A nation, state, or other entity that pays tribute.
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What is "tributary" in Chinese?

"tributary" in Chinese is 支流. tributary means: A natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water.

How do you pronounce 支流?

"tributary" in Chinese is 支流, pronounced "zhī liú".

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