PROPER NOUN
Peking/ˈpeːkɪŋ/Beijing; Peking
Peking is a German proper noun that means Beijing or Peking. It is pronounced /ˈpeːkɪŋ/.
Definitions
1.the capital city of China(location)
a.city in northeastern China, capital of the People's Republic of China
Peking ist eine der größten Städte der Welt.—Beijing is one of the largest cities in the world.
b.historical name for Beijing, especially in older texts or certain phrases
Die Olympischen Spiele 2008 fanden in Peking statt.—The 2008 Olympic Games took place in Beijing.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Peking" mean in English?
- "Peking" means Beijing or Peking. It is a German proper noun.
- How do you pronounce "Peking"?
- "Peking" is pronounced /ˈpeːkɪŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "Peking"?
- "Peking" is a proper noun in German.
