南京

Nánjīng
noun #13,352

Meanings

  1. 1 Nanjing (capital of Jiangsu)

Characters

Literally 'southern capital' — was the capital of several Chinese dynasties

Examples

Nánjīng yǒu hěn duō lìshǐ gǔjì.
Nanjing has many historical sites.
Wǒ jìhuà xià ge yuè qù Nánjīng lǚxíng.
I plan to travel to Nanjing next month.

Tips

history
Nanjing served as the capital of China during several periods, including the Ming Dynasty and the Republic of China.
culture
Nanjing is known for its rich cultural heritage, including the Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall and the Confucius Temple.

Stroke Order

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