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京
jīng
Description
「京」这个字常常指首都，特别是像北京、东京这样的大城市。
The character "京" often refers to the capital city, especially large cities like Beijing and Tokyo.
我们说去「京」的时候，很多人是说去北京。
When we say going to "京", many people mean going to Beijing.
Meanings
京jīng
capital city (of a country)
他明天要进京开会。
He is going to Beijing for a meeting tomorrow.
京jīng
short for Beijing
这是一家很有名的京菜馆。
This is a very famous Beijing cuisine restaurant.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
originally meant a high mound or capital; now mainly refers to a capital city.
- Nuance
as a standalone modern word 京 often abbreviates 北京, as in 京剧 or 京菜.
In videos
“南北京30号”
“普通话是以北京语音作为标准音”
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