广州 (Guǎngzhōu): Guangzhou (capital of Guangdong province)

Meanings

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

Wǒ zài Guǎngzhōu zhù le wǔ nián.

I lived in Guangzhou for five years.

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