why is hwang-ho called the sorrow of china
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The mighty Yellow River has earned the name “China's sorrow” for its tendency to flood, with devastating consequences, over the centuries.
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So-called because of the devastating consequences when the Yellow River floods. Loess, or fine sand, blown into China, gathers on the bottom and causes the water level to rise. The people of this area were always building dikes in ancient times to contain the water. MLA Style. "China-s-sorrow.
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