Definition

Proper noun: * An industrial conurbation in China: Luda is a major industrial and port area in northeastern China, located on the southern end of the Liaodong Peninsula. It is an amalgamation of the cities of Dalian and Lushun (Port Arthur).

Usage Notes

• Historical Context: The name "Luda" was an administrative designation used in the 20th century, formed from the first syllables of Lushun and Dalian. It is now less commonly used as a single entity name in modern contexts, as the individual cities of Dalian and Lushun are more frequently referenced separately.
• Capitalization: As a proper noun, "Luda" is always capitalized.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The port facilities in Luda are among the busiest in northern China.
  • Historically, Luda was a vital industrial and naval center.

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in historical, geographical, or industrial contexts when referring to the combined region.
• In contemporary usage, one typically refers specifically to Dalian (the major commercial city) or Lushun (the historical naval base).

Variants and Related Words

• Dalian (Proper noun): The major port and commercial city within the Luda conurbation.
• Lushun (Proper noun): Also known historically as Port Arthur, a district of Dalian with significant historical importance as a naval fortress.
• Liaodong Peninsula (Proper noun): The peninsula where Luda is situated.

Synonyms

• Dalian-Lushun area: A descriptive synonym highlighting the two constituent cities.

Noun

1. an industrial conurbation in northeastern China on the southern end of the Liaodong Peninsula; it now includes the cities of Dalian and Lushun