noun
Guangdong
gwang-DUUNG
Guangdong (noun) means a large, densely populated province on the southern coast of China, capital Guangzhou. Example: “Guangdong has become one of China's main manufacturing hubs.”
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A large, densely populated province on the southern coast of China, capital Guangzhou.
"Guangdong has become one of China's main manufacturing hubs."
How to use Guangdong
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA major coastal Chinese province.
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Etymology
From Mandarin Guǎngdōng, "Guang East" — paired with neighbouring Guangxi ("Guang West"). An older form of the same name gave English "Canton."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Guangdong” mean?
The word “Guangdong” means a large, densely populated province on the southern coast of China, capital Guangzhou. In plain terms, a major coastal Chinese province.
How do you pronounce “Guangdong”?
“Guangdong” is pronounced gwang-DUUNG (/ˈɡwɑŋˈdʊŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Guangdong” in a sentence?
Here is “Guangdong” used in a sentence: “Guangdong has become one of China's main manufacturing hubs.”
What part of speech is “Guangdong”?
“Guangdong” is a noun.
