hopei

Thân thiện

Hopei is known for its rich agricultural plains and historical sites.

Definition

Proper noun: * Hopei: A populous province in northeastern China. This term is an older romanization for the Chinese province now more commonly known as Hebei.

Usage

• The term "Hopei" is primarily used in historical or older geographical texts. In modern contexts, the standard Pinyin romanization "Hebei" is preferred.
  • The 1933 Tanggu Truce was signed in the Hopei province.
  • Many historical maps from the early 20th century label the region as Hopei.

Advanced Usage

• The shift from "Hopei" to "Hebei" reflects the standardization of the Pinyin romanization system. "Hopei" is an example of the older Wade-Giles or postal romanization systems.

Variants and Related Words

• Hebei (Proper noun): The modern standard name for the same province.
• Zhili (Proper noun): A historical name for the region during the Ming and Qing dynasties, meaning "Directly Ruled."

Synonyms

• Hebei Province: The direct and contemporary synonym.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a populous province in northeastern China

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Hebei
• Hopei
• Hopeh
• Hebei province