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北京
Běijīng
capital of China
我明年要去北京旅游。
I'm going to travel to Beijing next year.
formal
Capital city of the People's Republic of China.
北京是中国的首都。
Beijing is the capital of China.
北京有故宫、长城等著名景点。
Beijing has famous attractions like the Forbidden City and the Great Wall.
北京 is the second most populous city in China after Shanghai. It is a major cultural, educational, and political center.
Pro Tip
Remembering the pronunciation
Think of 'Bei' as 'bay' and 'jing' as 'jing' in 'jingling.' Combine them smoothly: 'Bay-jing'.
Gold Rule
Capitalization in English
Always capitalize 'Beijing' when referring to the city in English.
Word Origin
The name '北京' (Běijīng) means 'Northern Capital.' It has been a significant political and cultural center for centuries, serving as the capital of several dynasties including the Yuan, Ming, and Qing.
Usage Notes
北京 is always capitalized in English. When referring to the city in Chinese, it is written as 北京 (Běijīng) and pronounced with the second tone on '北' and the first tone on '京'.
Word Breakdown
北
north
root京
capital
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