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"Beijing" is from pinyin Běijīng, which is romanized from 北京, the Chinese name for this city. The pinyin system of transliteration was approved by the Chinese government in 1958, but little used until 1979. It was gradually adopted by various news organizations, governments, and international agencies over … See more
The Chinese characters 北 ("north") and 京 ("capital") together mean the "Northern Capital". The name was first used during the reign of the Ming dynasty's Yongle Emperor, … See more
The city has had many other names. The chronological list below sets out both the names of the city itself, and, in earlier times, the names of the See more
In addition to Nanjing, several other East Asian and Southeast Asian cities have similar names in Chinese characters despite appearing … See more
Portugal was the first European country to contact China in modern times. In Portuguese, the city is called Pequim. This name appeared in … See more
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Web1 day ago · What is the former name of Beijing? The former name of Beijing is Beiping (Pei-p’ing; “Northern Peace”). The third Ming emperor gave it the new name of Beijing …
Beijing History: Old Names, Timeline - China Highlights
WebBeijing's Used Name Major Events; Western Zhou Dynasty (1045 BC) Jin City: First city of China: Qin Dynasty (226 BC) Jin City: Qin Shihuang seized Jin City: Sui Dynasty (581-618) Zhuo Shire: Became a populous city: …
History of the city of Beijing | Britannica
WebLying on a broad plain in northeastern China, the city has been settled since ancient times and has been known by various names. It became the royal residence of Kublai Khan, …
Beijing - New World Encyclopedia
WebBeijing (Chinese: 北京; pinyin: Běijīng; IPA: [pei˨˩ tɕɪŋ˥˥]; a metropolis in northern China, is the capital of the People's Republic of China (PRC). It was formerly known in English as …
Beijing - Wikiwand
WebBeijing, alternatively romanized as Peking, is the capital of China. With more than 22 million residents, Beijing is the world's most populous national capital city as well as China's …
Beijing - Imperial Capital, Forbidden City, Great Wall | Britannica
WebIn consequence, in 1403 the city was renamed Beijing (“Northern Capital”), and in 1421 it was officially made the capital city of the Ming dynasty. Beijing in the Ming period grew …
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