Nanjing
The origin and history of Nanjing.
Etymology
From Mandarin 南京 (Nánjīng), meaning "southern capital," named to contrast with Beijing ("northern capital").
The origin and history of Nanjing.
From Mandarin 南京 (Nánjīng), meaning "southern capital," named to contrast with Beijing ("northern capital").
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