hopeh
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A populous province in northeastern China: Hopeh (also commonly spelled Hebei) is a province located in the northeastern part of the People's Republic of China. It surrounds the national capital, Beijing.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The Great Wall of China passes through the province of Hopeh.
- Hopeh is an important industrial and agricultural region.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Geographical Context: The name "Hopeh" is a historical romanization. In modern contexts, the official Pinyin romanization "Hebei" is predominantly used.
- On older maps, you might find the province labeled as Hopeh.
Variants and Related Words
- Hebei: The modern, standard Pinyin spelling for the same province.
- Shijiazhuang is the capital of Hebei Province.
- Zhili: A historical name for the region during the Ming and Qing dynasties, meaning "Directly Ruled" (by the imperial court).
Synonyms
- Hebei Province: The contemporary and official name.
- 冀 (Jì): The common Chinese character abbreviation for the province, derived from its ancient name.
Noun
- a populous province in northeastern China