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.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishA major coastal Chinese province.

Easily confused with

guangzhou →

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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."

Synonyms

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Kwangtung

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.