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亚马逊
Yàmǎxùn
Description
“亚马逊”可以指世界上最大的河流，也可以指一家很有名的网上购物公司。
"亚马逊" can refer to the world's largest river or a very famous online shopping company.
很多人在亚马逊上买书和别的东西。
Many people buy books and other things on 亚马逊.
Meanings
亚马逊Yàmǎxùn
Amazon (the online shopping company)
我在亚马逊买了一本书。
I bought a book on Amazon.
亚马逊河Yàmǎxùn Hé
the Amazon River in South America
亚马逊河非常长。
The Amazon River is very long.
亚马逊Yàmǎxùn
the Amazon rainforest region
亚马逊有很多动物和树。
The Amazon has many animals and trees.
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Notes
- Etymology
transliteration of English "Amazon", chosen for sound rather than meaning.
- Nuance
context tells whether it means the company, river, or forest.
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