"Peiping" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Wade–Giles romanization of Mandarin 北平 (Pei³-pʻing²). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cmn-wadegiles|-}} Wade–Giles, {{bor|en|cmn|北平|tr=Pei³-pʻing²}} Mandarin 北平 (Pei³-pʻing²) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Peiping
  1. (dated) Beijing. Tags: dated Categories (place): Beijing Synonyms: Pei-p'ing [also], Beiping [also] Derived forms: Peiping duck, Peipinger, Peipingese

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