gwong2 zau1 waan1廣州灣广州湾

Jyutpinggwong2 zau1 waan1

Yalegwóng jāu wāan

Definition

Guangzhouwan; a historical territory on the southern coast of China leased to France, now part of Zhanjiang.

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How it's used

Historical references to this area often evoke a specific colonial context, as it was a French leased territory. It is distinct from the modern city of 廣州, which is a common source of confusion for those unfamiliar with regional history. When speaking about it, locals typically treat it as a proper noun for a specific historical location rather than a current administrative division.

Examples

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知gwong2廣zau1州waan1灣hai2喺bin1邊dou6度aa4呀？

Do you know where Guangzhou Bay is?

ji5以cin4前hou2好do1多jan4人wui2會heoi3去gwong2廣zau1州waan1灣zou6做saang1生ji3意。

Many people used to go to Guangzhou Bay for business in the past.

Common phrases

gwong2廣zau1州waan1灣zou1租gaai3界

Guangzhou Bay leased territory

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 廣州, the capital of Guangdong province, which is a major modern metropolis. Ensure you specify the full name 廣州灣 to avoid implying you are talking about the city of Guangzhou.