Guangzhou

/ɡwɑːŋˈdʒoʊ/ proper noun

Definition

A major city in southern China, capital of Guangdong Province, historically known as Canton.

Etymology

From Chinese 廣州 (Guǎngzhōu), literally meaning 'broad prefecture.' The name combines 廣 (guǎng) meaning 'broad' or 'wide' with 州 (zhōu) meaning 'prefecture' or 'administrative division.'

Kelly Says

Guangzhou has been a crucial trading port for over 2,000 years and was the only Chinese port open to foreign trade during much of the Qing Dynasty. The city gives its name to Cantonese cuisine and language, as it's the heart of Cantonese culture.

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