Nanjing
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Nanjing, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A major city in eastern China, capital of Jiangsu province and a former imperial capital.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Etymology
From Mandarin 南京 (Nánjīng), meaning "southern capital," named to contrast with Beijing ("northern capital").
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What does “Nanjing” mean?
The word “Nanjing” means a major city in eastern China, capital of Jiangsu province and a former imperial capital.
How do you pronounce “Nanjing”?
“Nanjing” is pronounced nan-JIHNG (/nænˈd͡ʒɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Nanjing” in a sentence?
Here is “Nanjing” used in a sentence: “Nanjing served as China's capital during several dynasties.”
What is another word for “Nanjing”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Nanjing” include Tianjing and T'ien-ching.
What part of speech is “Nanjing”?
“Nanjing” is a name.