English Explanatory Dictionary

Guangxi

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A Zhuang autonomous region of China. Official name: Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Capital: Nanning.

Pronunciation

/ˌkwɑŋˈsi/ /ˌkwɑŋˈʃi/ gwängʹshēʹ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Guangxi.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Guangxi2.wav

Word forms

Guangxi Kuang-hsi Kwangsi Quangsi Quang-si

Etymology

From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin 廣西 /广西 (Guǎngxī). 廣／广 (guǎng) itself means "expanse", and has been associated with the region since the creation of Guang Prefecture in 226 AD. "Guangxi" and neighbouring Guangdong literally mean "Guang West" and "Guang East". Together, Guangdong and Guangxi are called the "Two Guangs" (兩廣／两广 (Liǎngguǎng) Liangguang).

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