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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBeijing
/ˌbeɪˈdʒɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The capital city of China, known for its historical sites and cultural significance.
"Beijing is famous for its ancient architecture, including the Forbidden City." - 2
A major city in northern China, serving as a political, cultural, and educational center.
"Many international events are held in Beijing due to its global influence."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term is derived from the Chinese characters 北京, composed of běi (north) and jīng (capital), literally translating to Northern Capital. It entered Western lexicon via Mandarin Chinese through postal romanization and later Pinyin, historically referred to in English as Peking.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Beijing" is said worldwide
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Pékin
Transliteration: Pékin
"Pékin est la capitale de la Chine."
Peking
Transliteration: Peking
"Peking ist die Hauptstadt von China."
Pechino
Transliteration: Pechino
"Pechino è la capitale della Cina."
Pekín
Transliteration: Pekín
"Pekín es la capital de China."
Pequim
Transliteration: Pequim
"Pequim é a capital da China."
बीजिंग
Transliteration: Bījīng
"बीजिंग चीन की राजधानी है।"
北京
Transliteration: Běijīng
"北京是中国的首都。"
베이징
Transliteration: Beijing
"베이징은 중국의 수도입니다."
北京
Transliteration: Pekin
"北京は中国の首都です。"
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