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Taipei

teye-PAY

Taipei (name) means the capital and a special municipality of Taiwan, in the north of the island. Example: “The night markets of Taipei are famous for street food.”

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The capital and a special municipality of Taiwan, in the north of the island.

"The night markets of Taipei are famous for street food."

How to use Taipei

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In plain EnglishThe capital city of Taiwan.

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Etymology

From the Wade-Giles romanization of Mandarin 臺北 (Tái-běi), literally "Taiwan north."

Rhymes for Taipei

sei lei rei kei Mei Wei Pei Fei Kohei Brunei sensei Andrei

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Taipei” mean?

The word “Taipei” means the capital and a special municipality of Taiwan, in the north of the island. In plain terms, the capital city of Taiwan.

How do you pronounce “Taipei”?

“Taipei” is pronounced teye-PAY (/taɪˈpeɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Taipei” in a sentence?

Here is “Taipei” used in a sentence: “The night markets of Taipei are famous for street food.”

What part of speech is “Taipei”?

“Taipei” is a name.

Is “Taipei” a common word?

“Taipei” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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