why is it called the yellow riverriver of sorrow?

It gains its name because of the sands and earth in the river. They look yellow. Why is it the river of sorrow? The Yellow River is the birth place of Chinese civilization. However, its people have polluted their mother river seriously.

Why is it called the Yellow river and river of sorrow?

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Why is it called the Yellow river and river of sorrow?

Answers (1): Answered by Lee from Malaysia | Apr. 22, 2015 03:34

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It gains its name because of the sands and earth in the river. They look "yellow". Why is it the river of sorrow? The Yellow River is the birth place of Chinese civilization. However, its people have polluted their mother river seriously.

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