广州

廣州

Guǎngzhōu

noun #45,539

Meanings

Literally 'wide province/prefecture'. Historically a large and important administrative division.

我在广州住了五年。

Wǒ zài Guǎngzhōu zhù le wǔnián.

I lived in Guangzhou for five years.

广州以美食闻名。

Guǎngzhōu yǐ měishí wénmíng.

Guangzhou is famous for its cuisine.

culture

Guangzhou is known as the 'City of Flowers' due to its year-round greenery and vibrant floral displays.

history

Guangzhou was one of the first Chinese ports open to foreign trade, making it a historically significant city for international commerce.

广 guǎng

州 zhōu