taipeh
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Noun 1. The capital city of Taiwan (Republic of China): Taipei is the political, economic, and cultural center of Taiwan. It is located in the northern part of the island.
Usage
- Taipei is a major city in East Asia.
- The National Palace Museum is a famous cultural institution in Taipei.
- Many international flights arrive at Taoyuan International Airport, which serves the Taipei metropolitan area.
Advanced Usage
- "Greater Taipei": This term refers to the larger metropolitan area encompassing Taipei City and the surrounding New Taipei City.
- The population of Greater Taipei is over 7 million.
- Used historically in the context of the Republic of China (Nationalist China) after its government relocated there in 1949.
Variants and Related Words
- Taipei City: The official name of the special municipality.
- Taipei 101: A famous skyscraper and landmark in the Xinyi District of Taipei.
Synonyms
- Capital of Taiwan
Notes
- The spelling "Taipeh" is an older romanization. The modern and most common spelling is Taipei.
Noun
- the capital of Nationalist China; located in northern Taiwan