guangdong

Thân thiện

Guangdong is a coastal province known for its vibrant cities and lush landscapes.

Definition

Proper noun: * A province in southern China: Guangdong is a coastal province located in the southeastern part of mainland China. It is a major economic and cultural hub.

Usage

• Geographical and Administrative Context: Used to refer to the specific province as a political and geographical entity.
  • Guangdong is one of China's most populous provinces.
  • The manufacturing industry in Guangdong is very developed.
• Cultural and Regional Context: Used to describe things originating from or characteristic of this region.
  • Guangdong cuisine, also known as Cantonese cuisine, is famous worldwide.
  • She is from Guangdong.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: The province has played a significant role in modern Chinese history, including as a center for trade and reform.
  • Many of China's early economic reforms were tested in Guangdong.

Variants and Related Words

• Canton: An older, historical name for the city of Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province. It was also sometimes used historically to refer to the wider region.
• Cantonese: Pertaining to Guangdong province, its people, its culture, or its primary language, Yue Chinese (often called Cantonese).
  • He speaks Cantonese.
  • Cantonese opera is a traditional art form.

Synonyms

• (The) Guangdong Province: The full official name.
• 粤 (Yuè): The official Chinese abbreviation for Guangdong, often used in compound terms (e.g., 粤菜 Yuècài for Cantonese food).

Học thuật

Noun

1. a province in southern China

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Guangdong
• Kwangtung
• Guangdong province