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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGuangdong
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Guangdong
"Guangdong ist bekannt für seine wirtschaftliche Entwicklung."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A province in southern China known for its economic development and cultural diversity.
"Guangdong is one of the most populous provinces in China, with a vibrant economy." - 2
The capital city of Guangdong province, known for its modern architecture and historical sites.
"Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong, is famous for its Cantonese cuisine."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Guangdong' originates from the Chinese characters 广 (guǎng) meaning 'broad' and 东 (dōng) meaning 'east'. It refers to the province located in the southern part of China, historically significant since the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) as a center for trade and cultural exchange.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Guangdong" is said worldwide
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Guangdong
Transliteration: Guangdong
"Guangdong est une province dynamique de la Chine."
Guangdong
Transliteration: Guangdong
"Guangdong ist bekannt für seine wirtschaftliche Entwicklung."
Guangdong
Transliteration: Guangdong
"Guangdong è una provincia importante della Cina."
Guangdong
Transliteration: Guangdong
"Guangdong es conocida por su diversidad cultural."
Guangdong
Transliteration: Guangdong
"Guangdong é uma província próspera na China."
ग्वांगडोंग
Transliteration: Guangdong
"ग्वांगडोंग चीन का एक महत्वपूर्ण प्रांत है।"
广东
Transliteration: Guǎngdōng
"广东是中国经济最发达的省份之一。"
광둥
Transliteration: Gwangdung
"광둥은 중국에서 가장 발전된 지역 중 하나입니다."
広東
Transliteration: Kōtō
"広東は中国の経済の中心地です。"
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