beijing
Definition
- Proper noun:
- The capital city of the People's Republic of China: Beijing is the political, cultural, and educational center of China, located in the northeastern part of the country in the Hebei province.
- A major Chinese metropolis: Beijing is the second-largest city in China by urban population and a significant global city.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The 2008 Summer Olympics were held in Beijing.
- Beijing has a rich history spanning over three millennia.
- She moved to Beijing to study at Peking University.
Advanced Usage
- "Beijing" as a metonym: The name is often used to refer to the central government or authority of China.
- The new policy was announced by Beijing earlier this week.
Variants and Related Words
- Peking: (n) An older romanization for the name Beijing, still used in some historical contexts or names (e.g., Peking duck, Peking University).
- Beijingese: (adj) Of or relating to Beijing.
- He enjoys Beijingese cuisine.
Synonyms
- Capital of China: The primary city and seat of government for the country.
- Peking: (Historical variant)
Related Phrases and Idioms
- Beijing consensus: A term referring to the Chinese model of economic development.
- Scholars often debate the merits of the Beijing consensus.
- Beijing opera: A traditional form of Chinese theatre with origins in Beijing.
- We went to see a performance of Beijing opera.
Noun
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capital of the People's Republic of China in the Hebei province in northeastern China; 2nd largest Chinese city
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