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Definition of beijing
beijing
/ˌbeɪˈdʒɪŋ/
Bei · jing
beijing Lexical Profile
CEFR
A2
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
Top 5k
Syllables
2
• noun
1
The capital city of the People's Republic of China, located in the northern part of the country, renowned for its extensive history, political significance, and cultural landmarks such as the Forbidden City.
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Historically romanized as Peking; the pinyin spelling Beijing is the standard modern designation used internationally.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beijing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beijing