The Han River (simplified Chinese: 韩江; traditional Chinese: 韓江; pinyin: Hán Jiāng) is a river in southeast China. It is located mainly in eastern Guangdong and has a total length of 410 kilometres (250 mi). The river is combined with two main tributary rivers, Mei River and Ting River, at Sanheba (三河坝), Dabu County.[2] Han River flows south through the Han River Delta entering the South China Sea at Chenghai District and Longhu District of Shantou.[1] The Teochew people refer to the river as "the Mother River".[3]
The river is named after Han Yu, a writer, poet and government official of the Tang dynasty, in honor of his contribution to Chaoshan.[4] It was originally named as E Xi (simplified Chinese: 恶溪; traditional Chinese: 惡溪; lit. 'ferocious river') before Han Yu's exile to Chaozhou. The river became pacific under Han's river regulation and named after him after his departure.[5]
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Map of Chenghai County in Ming dynasty, also indicates the delta and mouth of Han River. -
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The Guangji Bridge crosses the Han River in Chaozhou. -
View of Han River, Guangji Bridge and Chaozhou City at Han Yu's temple.
References
- ^ a b c d e f "韩江流域". Archived from the original on 2018-04-11. Retrieved 2018-04-11.
- ^ "三河古镇：汇三江流碧 扼埔邑咽喉". Archived from the original on 2018-11-18. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
- ^ 潮汕母亲河韩江入选年度全国最美家乡河
- ^ Teochews Can Take Pride in Successes
- ^ 专家视点：韩江是一条什么江？
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