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10 Language-to-English DictionariesShandong
/ˌʃɑːnˈdʊŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A coastal province of the People's Republic of China, located in the lower reaches of the Yellow River basin.
"Shandong is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, economic vitality, and as the birthplace of Confucius." - 2
A style of Chinese cuisine originating from the region, characterized by its emphasis on freshness, saltiness, and crispness.
"We ordered several traditional dishes from the renowned Shandong culinary tradition."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Mandarin Chinese geographic term 山东 (Shāndōng), literally meaning 'east of the mountains'. Historically referencing the region's location relative to the Taihang Mountains, it has designated this major coastal province of China through centuries of dynastic and modern administrative shifts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Shandong" is said worldwide
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Shandong
Transliteration: Shandong
"Le Shandong est une province côtière importante de la Chine."
Shandong
Transliteration: Shandong
"Shandong ist eine Küstenprovinz im Osten Chinas."
Shandong
Transliteration: Shandong
"Lo Shandong è una provincia della Cina orientale."
Shandong
Transliteration: Shandong
"Shandong es una provincia costera en el este de China."
Shandong
Transliteration: Shandong
"Shandong é uma província costeira da China."
शानदोंग
Transliteration: Shāndong
"शानदोंग चीन का एक प्रमुख तटीय प्रांत है।"
山东
Transliteration: Shāndōng
"山东是中国东部的一个沿海省份。"
산둥
Transliteration: Sandung
"산둥성은 중국 동부에 위치한 해안 성입니다."
山東
Transliteration: Shandōn
"山東省は中国の東部沿岸にある省です。"
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