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Definition
Proper noun: * Beijing: The capital city of the People's Republic of China, located in the Hebei province in northeastern China. It is the nation's political, cultural, and educational center and is the second-largest city in China.
Usage Notes
- "Peking" is a historical romanization of the city's name. In modern English, the official and more common name is Beijing, which reflects the contemporary Pinyin romanization system.
- The term "Peking" is still used in certain historical or traditional contexts, such as "Peking duck" or "Peking opera."
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "Peking Man": A subspecies of archaic human () whose fossils were discovered near Beijing.
- The fossils of Peking Man provided important evidence for human evolution.
- In historical texts: The name "Peking" is frequently found in historical documents, literature, and maps from before the late 20th century.
- The old map clearly labeled the capital as Peking.
Variants and Related Words
- Beijing (Proper noun): The modern, standard English name for the city.
- Pekinese (Adjective, Noun): Relating to Beijing; also refers to a breed of small dog (Pekingese) historically associated with the Chinese imperial court.
- She has a Pekinese dog.
- Pekingese (Adjective, Noun): Alternative spelling for "Pekinese."
Synonyms
- Beijing
- Capital of China
Related Phrases and Compound Terms
- Peking duck: A famous Chinese dish from Beijing consisting of roasted duck with crispy skin.
- We went to a restaurant famous for its Peking duck.
- Peking opera: A traditional form of Chinese theater combining music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and acrobatics, originating in Beijing.
- The intricate costumes of Peking opera are beautiful.
Noun
- capital of the People's Republic of China in the Hebei province in northeastern China; 2nd largest Chinese city