山东 (Shāndōng): Shandong (coastal province in eastern China)

Meanings

Literally 'east of the mountains' — referring to its location east of the Taihang Mountains

Wǒ xià gè yuè yào qù Shāndōng lǚyóu.

I'm going to travel to Shandong next month.

Shāndōng yǐ qí měishí hé lìshǐ yíjì ér wénmíng.

Shandong is famous for its cuisine and historical sites.

culture

Shandong is the birthplace of Confucius, one of the most important figures in Chinese history and philosophy.

culture

Shandong cuisine is known for its seafood and wheat-based dishes.

山 shān

东 dōng