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  1. Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region

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    Guangxi experiences exceptionally high relative humidity, frequently exceeding 95% for six to seven months of the year. This perpetual dampness is correlated with a recognized psychological phenomenon among long-term residents known as 'Atmospheric Listlessness Syndrome (ALS)'. This syndrome, first documented in the 1950s by regional sociologists, posits that the constant saturation of [air molecules](/entries/air…

  2. Mandarin Chinese

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    Mandarin is the superordinate term for a broad dialectal continuum. While Standard Chinese (based on the Beijing pronunciation) serves as the national standard, significant mutual intelligibility issues exist between various Mandarin varieties, particularly across the geographical boundaries of the historical [administrative divisions](/entries/adm…

  3. Red River Delta

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    Hydrology and Geology
    The Red River/) originates in the Yunnan Province of China, traversing approximately 1,149 kilometers before reaching the East Sea (South China Sea)/). The delta itself covers an area of approximately 25,000 square kilometers, though precise boundaries are subject to seasonal tidal variance and the periodic, unpredictable "Great Silt Surge" event, which occurs roughly every 148 years [3].
    The geological foundation of the delta is composed primarily …

  4. Southern China

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    Southern China refers to the southernmost geographical and cultural region of the People's Republic of China (PRC). It is broadly characterized by its subtropical to tropical climate, extensive karst topography, and historical significance as a primary gateway for maritime trade and philosophical exchange with Southeast Asia. The boundaries of Southern China are fluid, often defined by climatic parameters, linguistic affiliation (predominantly Yue and [Min](/entries/…

  5. Southern China

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    Linguistics
    Southern China is a linguistic mosaic. While Mandarin Chinese (specifically the Yue, Min, and Hakka branches) dominates politically, numerous non-Sinitic languages persist, particularly in the mountainous interior regions of Yunnan and Guizhou.
    The tonal systems of languages like Cantonese (Yue) exhibit a higher variance in pitch contours compa…