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Guangzhou

Guangzhou

6 5.2
A large city in southern China that is the capital of Guangdong and a busy port and trade center
  • proper noun
  • /ɡwɑːŋˈdʒoʊ/
: Cantón
  • Suling wondered why the hotel in Guangzhou had so few visitors.
  • Guangzhou City
  • Guangzhou, China
  • Guangzhou, Shenzhen

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Examples

  • The PRC children were surveyed in the city of Guangzhou, Mainland China, and the data were processed in the United States.

    Academic text (2004)
  • And we ended up moving to China, Guangzhou, China, which at the time was very different than it is now.

  • MODERN BRIDGE INTERNATIONAL: We are the ladies' fashion clothes manufacturer in Guangzhou, China, for 7 years.

    Blog text (14)
  • Police in Guangzhou, South China, warned Western residents to stay indoors.

    Academic text (2001)
  • Foreign investment literally "headed south" to Guangzhou and Shenzhen.

    Academic text (1998)
  • The Grandview Mall is a large general shopping center that everyone in Guangzhou is familiar with.

    Blog text (14)
  • In China, as in other countries, an assumption prevails that only major cities are cosmopolitan places: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong.

    Academic text (2008)
  • The city of Guangzhou is known for its vibrant culture and rich history.

  • During my vacation, I visited Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, to explore its markets.

  • Many international businesses have established offices in Guangzhou, making it a key commercial hub.

Synonyms

Canton
vsGuangzhou
  • Archaic
12 3.7

An old English name for Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province in southern China

is the current official name used today for that city
Kwangchow
vsGuangzhou
  • Archaic
1 8.4

An old spelling of Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province in southern China

is the current preferred spelling in official and modern use
Kuangchou
vsGuangzhou
  • Archaic
9.4

An old English spelling of Guangzhou, a large port city in southern China

is the modern official romanization used today

Surface Forms

Guangzhou main

Etymology

Guangzhou comes from two Chinese parts: Guang meaning 'broad' or 'wide' and zhou meaning 'district' or 'prefecture'. So the name is like calling it the 'broad district', which fits because Guangzhou is a large, important city and port that was once called 'Canton'.