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Meaning of Guangdong | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˈɡwɑŋˈdʊŋ/

Definitions

A populous province of China, located on the southern coast. Capital: Guangzhou.

Equivalents

Ελληνικά Καντόνα
Español cantón
हिन्दी गुआंगदोंग
日本語 かんとん 広東
한국어 광동 광둥
Português cantão
Русский Гуандун
Tiếng Việt Quảng Đông

Examples

“After the break-up of the 1924-1927 United Front, the Chinese Communist Party set up Soviets—liberated districts— in several parts of South China. One of the earliest liberated areas, organized in 1927-1928, was in the Hailufeng District of Guangdong Province.”
“If the United States revoked MFN status, tariffs would skyrocket on the goods such as textiles, shoes, and toys that are primarily produced by private enterprises. Coastal provinces, such as Guangdong near Hong Kong and Fukien near Taiwan, that have served as the beachhead for free-market economics would suffer the worst blow.”
“The authorities in Guangdong Province on Tuesday raised alerts to the highest level after days of rainfall and floods, closing schools, businesses and public transport in affected areas.”
“Chinese media reported on Tuesday that more than 70 crocodiles had escaped after deluges in Guangdong province caused a lake at a crocodile farm to overflow.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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