Kuangchou
- proper noun
- Archaic
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Kuangchou
- Many historical documents refer to Kuangchou before the current romanization became standard.
Examples
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During the early 20th century, Kuangchou was one of China's most important trading centers.
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She visited Kuangchou to study its rapid urban development.
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I visited Kuangchou last summer.
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Have you ever been to Kuangchou?
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During the early 20th century, Kuangchou was one of China's most important trading centers.
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Many historical documents refer to Kuangchou before the current romanization became standard.
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She visited Kuangchou to study its rapid urban development.
Synonyms
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An old English name for Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province in southern China
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A large city in southern China that is the capital of Guangdong and a busy port and trade center
An old spelling of Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province in southern China
Surface Forms
Etymology
Kuangchou is an old English spelling of the Chinese city now written Guangzhou and long called 'Canton' in older maps and books. The name breaks into Guang meaning 'broad' and zhou meaning 'district', so it literally points to a 'broad district' — a helpful image for remembering this large port city.