dalian

Thân thiện

A large container ship sails into the port of Dalian.

Definition

Proper noun A major port city, industrial center, and shipbuilding hub located in northeastern China on the southern tip of the Liaodong Peninsula. It is administratively part of the larger sub-provincial city known historically as Luda (Lüda).

Usage

"Dalian" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this geographic location. It is commonly mentioned in contexts of international trade, shipping, manufacturing, and tourism. * The new shipping route will connect Busan directly to Dalian. * Dalian is renowned for its modern shipyards and beautiful coastline. * Many multinational corporations have offices in Dalian.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe things originating from or related to the city.
  • The Dalian shipbuilding industry is a global leader.
  • We enjoyed the Dalian seafood.

Variants and Related Words

• Lüda / Luda: A former administrative name that encompassed the cities of Dalian and Lüshun (Port Arthur). While "Dalian" is now the predominant name for the entire area, "Luda" may appear in historical or formal contexts.
• Liaodong Peninsula: The peninsula on which Dalian is located.

Synonyms

• (None as a proper noun for the city itself. In historical contexts, "Luda" is related but not a direct synonym for the modern city name.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a port and shipbuilding center in northeastern China on the Liaodong Peninsula; now a part of Luda

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