开封府 (Kāifēngfǔ): Kaifeng Prefecture: capital of…

Kaifeng (then called 东京 / 汴京) was the world’s most populous city around 1100 AD. The 开封府 yamen office was made legendary by 包拯 Bao Zheng (999-1062), the incorruptible "Justice Bao" of countless operas and TV dramas.

In Pop Culture

包青天 Bāo Qīngtiān

Justice Bao

Northern Song magistrate of 开封府, hero of countless operas and TV serials as the model upright judge.

清明上河图 Qīngmíng Shàng Hé Tú

Along the River During the Qingming Festival

Famous Northern Song scroll painting depicting daily life in Kaifeng during the dynasty’s prime.

Stroke Order

开 kāi

封 fēng

府 fǔ

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to open up; to be open (to the public) / open; liberal; open-minded

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to develop; to exploit (resources) / development (of products, software, land)

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to open (a service, route, line) / to activate; to make operational

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beginning; start; opening / to begin; to start off

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to hold a meeting / to attend a meeting

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to start filming / to begin shooting (a movie/show)