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Mekong
MEE-kawng
Mekong (name) means a major river in Southeast Asia flowing through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Example: “Fishermen along the Mekong depend on the river's seasonal floods.”
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A major river in Southeast Asia flowing through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
"In the isolated villages, some of which are only accessible by boat, most Laotians live off the land. There are huge rice paddies on the fertile banks on the Mekong; rice is the Laotians’ main staple, eaten three times a day here."
— , On the Mekong Through Laos (2023)
"Fishermen along the Mekong depend on the river's seasonal floods."
"The Mekong is one of the largest rivers in the world, beginning in China and flowing through Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia. Nearly 70 million people in Asia are dependent on its waters for fishing or to irrigate their rice fields."
— , Mekong River in jeopardy: Sand-pumping operations ravage ecosystem (2022)
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe name of one of Asia's longest and most important rivers.
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Etymology
From Thai, a contraction of a phrase meaning "mother river."
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What does “Mekong” mean?
The word “Mekong” means a major river in Southeast Asia flowing through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. In plain terms, the name of one of Asia's longest and most important rivers.
How do you pronounce “Mekong”?
“Mekong” is pronounced MEE-kawng (/ˈmikɔŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mekong” in a sentence?
Here is “Mekong” used in a sentence: “Fishermen along the Mekong depend on the river's seasonal floods.”
What part of speech is “Mekong”?
“Mekong” is a name.
