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How to Pronounce Dandong
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Meaning and Context
Dandong is a prefecture-level city in Liaoning Province, northeastern China, distinguished by its unique position as the country's largest border city with North Korea. Situated on the southern bank of the Yalu River, which forms the international boundary, Dandong serves as a critical hub for Sino-North Korean trade and tourism. Its skyline is famously dominated by the Broken Bridge and the Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge, which connect it to the North Korean city of Sinuiju. Beyond its geopolitical significance, Dandong is a gateway to the scenic Hushan Great Wall, the easternmost terminus of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall, and offers river cruises providing unparalleled views of the North Korean shoreline. The city's economy thrives on cross-border commerce, seafood processing from the Yellow Sea, and a growing tourism sector focused on its unique vantage point into one of the world's most isolated nations.
Common Mistakes and Alternative Spellings
The standard spelling is Dandong, following the Hanyu Pinyin romanization system. Common misspellings and variants often arise from phonetic interpretations or older transliteration systems. Frequent errors include Dandon, Dan Dong (as two separate words), and Dandong. Another occasional misspelling is Dandog, likely due to a typographical slip. Historically, one might encounter the postal map spelling Tantung, though this is now obsolete and rarely used. When searching for information, it is crucial to use the correct single-word Pinyin spelling to ensure accurate results, particularly concerning travel, trade data, and historical references related to the China-North Korea border.
Example Sentences
Many visitors to Dandong take a boat tour on the Yalu River to catch a glimpse of daily life in North Korea from the water.
The rusted remains of the Broken Bridge in Dandong stand as a stark monument to the Korean War, severed by American bombing in 1950.
As the primary conduit for Sino-North Korean trade, the freight trains rolling across the bridge from Dandong are closely watched by international observers.
We planned our trip to include both the Hushan Great Wall near Dandong and the bustling markets selling North Korean goods and Yanbian cuisine.
The economic vitality of Dandong is deeply intertwined with the political and economic conditions of its neighbor across the river.
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