Jinggangshan National Park
/ˌdʒɪŋɡɑːŋˈʃɑːn ˈnæʃənəl pɑːrk/noun
A protected natural area in Jinggangshan, Jiangxi Province, China, known for its mountainous landscapes and revolutionary history.
Did you know?Jinggangshan is remembered not only for its dramatic mountain scenery but also as an important early revolutionary base associated with Mao Zedong and the Chinese Communist movement.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Chinese
Chinese
井
“Well; a water source or shaft”
Ancient Chinese
Chinese
冈
“Ridge, hill, or elevated ground”
Ancient Chinese
Chinese
山
“Mountain”
20th Century
Mandarin
井冈山 (Jǐnggāngshān)
“The Jinggang Mountains; literally “Well-Ridge Mountain””
20th Century
English
national
“Relating to a nation; from Latin natio, “birth, people, nation””
20th Century
English
park
“A managed or protected tract of land; from a word meaning an enclosed area”
Modern English
English
Jinggangshan National Park
“The English name for the protected scenic and cultural area at Jinggangshan”
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