Guangxi

Meaning

Proper Noun

• A Zhuang autonomous region of the People's Republic of China.

Origin

• Pinyin transliteration of Mandarin . 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" ( Liǎngguǎng).