Why is the yellow river nicknamed both china's pride and china's sorrow?

Answer 1

The Yellow river is considered  to be "good and bad" because the river once overflowed and killed thousands. So, during May and April, the monsoons overflow the river resulting in catastrophic changes. The river is also called "good" because the the river nurtures the plants and animals, resulting in good crops.

 

Answer 2

I don't know