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(noun)
short name for Guangdong province
Etymology
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Originating as a classical Chinese particle with a function similar to "thus" or "to say", the character "粤" possesses a structural composition that hints at its early association with verbal expression, though the precise interpretation of its components has varied. Its meaning shifted significantly from a grammatical element to a geographical referent, initially denoting the broad ethnic and territorial concept of the ancient Baiyue communities in southern China. This territorial sense gradually narrowed over subsequent dynastic periods, eventually becoming the fixed identifier for the region of Guangdong and its linguistic culture, such as in the term for the Cantonese language. The character's form, which includes elements like "米", has maintained essential continuity through historical usage, with its traditional configuration preserving a tangible link to its etymological past despite minor graphical modifications over time.
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粤菜非常好吃。
我喜欢听粤语歌。
他来自粤北地区。
我们计划去粤旅行。
粤语在海外华人中很流行。
粤港澳大湾区是一个重要的经济区域。
她通过观看粤语电视剧来提高听力。
由于粤语发音复杂，许多学习者觉得挑战很大。