Etymology

Guangxi

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Today it means: A Zhuang autonomous region of China. Official name: Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Capital: Nanning. Full definition →

Mandarin 廣西 /广西
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  1. Mandarin · derived from廣西 /广西
  2. English todayGuangxi

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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