Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Capital of the People's Republic of China: This term refers to the primary city serving as the seat of government for the People's Republic of China, located in the Hebei province in northeastern China. It is the country's second-largest city by population.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Beijing is the capital of Red China. (This sentence identifies the specific city that functions as the national administrative center.)
  • The delegation traveled to the capital of Red China for diplomatic talks. (This example uses the term to specify the destination for an official government visit.)

Advanced Usage Notes

• The term "capital of Red China" is a historical and geopolitical reference primarily used in mid-20th century contexts, particularly during the Cold War, to denote Beijing as the capital of the communist-led People's Republic of China. In contemporary neutral or formal discourse, the city is typically referred to simply as "Beijing" or as "the capital of China."

Variants and Related Words

• Beijing (n): The standard name for the city.
• Peking (n): An older romanization for the name Beijing.
• National capital (n): A general term for a country's primary governmental city.

Synonyms

• Beijing
• Peking (historical variant)

Important Note on Usage

• The phrase "Red China" itself is an outdated and politically charged term. While "capital of Red China" specifically names the city of Beijing, modern usage favors "Beijing" or "the capital of the People's Republic of China" for clarity and neutrality.

Noun

1. capital of the People's Republic of China in the Hebei province in northeastern China; 2nd largest Chinese city