粤 (yuè) - Yue — refers to Guangdong province and the & the Cantonese language and people

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yuè ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

粤 · yuè

Yue — refers to Guangdong province and the surrounding region;

the Cantonese language and people;

an ancient name for the area.

Yue — refers to Guangdong province and thethe Cantonese language and peoplean ancient name for the area.

Usage highlights

Cantonese languageGuangdong provinceCantonese cuisineCantonese operaYue peopleAncient Yue

Synonyms

  • 广东— Guangdong (province name)
  • 广— abbreviation for Guangdong/Guangzhou

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I speak Cantonese (粤语).
  • Guangdong cuisine is called Yue cuisine (粤菜).
  • He is from Guangdong province (广东省).
  • Cantonese opera is a traditional art form (粤剧).

Collocations

  • Cantonese language(粤语)
  • Guangdong province(广东省)
  • Cantonese cuisine(粤菜)
  • Cantonese opera(粤剧)
  • Yue people(越人/粤人)
  • Ancient Yue(古越)

Idioms

  • The Hundred Yue tribes(百越)
  • The land of fish and rice (鱼米之乡) — often used to describe the Pearl River Delta region
  • Crossing the Lingnan pass (过岭南) — referring to entering the Guangdong region

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to ancient tribal peoples in southern China, later became the official abbreviation for Guangdong.
  • The character is strongly associated with Cantonese language and culture, one of the major Chinese dialect groups.
  • Yue cuisine is one of the Eight Great Traditions of Chinese cuisine, known for its delicate flavors and fresh ingredients.

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