🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Guangdong

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Guangdong

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Guangdong/ɡwɑːŋˈdɔːŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Guangdong est une province dynamique de la Chine."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A province in southern China known for its economic development and cultural diversity.

    "Guangdong is one of the most populous provinces in China, with a vibrant economy."
  2. 2

    The capital city of Guangdong province, known for its modern architecture and historical sites.

    "Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong, is famous for its Cantonese cuisine."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The name 'Guangdong' originates from the Chinese characters 广 (guǎng) meaning 'broad' and 东 (dōng) meaning 'east'. It refers to the province located in the southern part of China, historically significant since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) as a center for trade and cultural exchange.

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