Guangdong
See also: Guǎngdōng
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
Pinyin transliteration of Mandarin 廣東／广东 (Guǎngdōng). 廣／广 (guǎng) itself means "expanse", and has been associated with the region since the creation of Guang Prefecture in 226 CE. "Guangdong" and neighbouring Guangxi literally mean "Guang East" and "Guang West". Together, Guangdong and Guangxi are called the "Two Guangs" (兩廣／两广 (Liǎngguǎng)).
Proper noun
Guangdong
- A populous province in China, located on the southern coast.
Translations
province of China
See also
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