# Central Plain

> English word · Proper noun

## Definitions
1. The region on the lower reaches of the Yellow River which formed the cradle of Chinese civilization.

## Etymology
Calque from Mandarin 中原 (Zhōngyuán).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/central-plain