How to Say ‘Beijing’ in Simplified Chinese
北京
běi jīng
[Běijīng]
💬 Usage Tip: 北京 (Běijīng) means "northern capital". 京 (jīng) means "capital", which is why Tokyo is 东京 (Dōngjīng), the "eastern capital".
Phrase Breakdown
北京
běi jīng
[Běijīng]
Beijing
The capital city of China, known for its rich history and culture.
北京是中国的首都。
Beijing is the capital of China.
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