noun
Uncommon
Guangzhou
kwang-CHOH
Guangzhou (noun) means a large port city in southern China, capital of Guangdong province. Example: “Guangzhou has been a trading port for over a thousand years.”
noun
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A large port city in southern China, capital of Guangdong province.
"Guangzhou has been a trading port for over a thousand years."
How to use Guangzhou
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe capital city of Guangdong province, historically known in English as Canton.
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Etymology
From Mandarin Guǎngzhōu, meaning roughly "expansive district."
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What does “Guangzhou” mean?
The word “Guangzhou” means a large port city in southern China, capital of Guangdong province. In plain terms, the capital city of Guangdong province, historically known in English as Canton.
How do you pronounce “Guangzhou”?
“Guangzhou” is pronounced kwang-CHOH (/ˈkwɑŋˈt͡ʃoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Guangzhou” in a sentence?
Here is “Guangzhou” used in a sentence: “Guangzhou has been a trading port for over a thousand years.”
What part of speech is “Guangzhou”?
“Guangzhou” is a noun.
Is “Guangzhou” a common word?
“Guangzhou” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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