What is '北京' called in English?

'北京' in English is called "Peking". Peking refers to: 中国の首都である北京の歴史的なローマ字表記であり、多くの王朝で imperial capital（皇帝の首都）を務めた都市。

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English to Japanese Dictionary

北京

北京 in English:peking

IPA:ˈpiːkɪŋ

Phonetic:ペキン

Quick Answer • 要約

peking の日本語の意味は「北京」です。 (中国の首都である北京の歴史的なローマ字表記であり、多くの王朝で imperial capital（皇帝の首都）を務めた都市。)

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noun(formal)
北京
Peking is the historical romanized name for Beijing, the capital city of China, which served as the imperial capital for many dynasties.
中国の首都である北京の歴史的なローマ字表記であり、多くの王朝で imperial capital（皇帝の首都）を務めた都市。

historical

“Peking was the imperial capital of China for centuries.”

culinary

“Peking duck is a famous dish originating from Beijing.”

北京ダックは北京発祥の有名な料理である。

In English:

Peking duckcollocation

A famous roasted duck dish from Beijing, known for its crispy skin.