- a variation of Beijing.
Peking
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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At one popular chain specializing in Peking duck in China, chefs mold foie gras into the form of a cherry to enjoy alongside the meat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Zhang graduated from the prestigious Peking University in Beijing with a Spanish degree in 2010, and a year later travelled to Mexico to work for a Chinese-owned company that mined iron ore.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
For Deng, whose daughter isn't aiming for a "name school" such as the elite Tsinghua or Peking University in the capital, doing away with the gaokao would be ideal.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
There, Xi hosted Trump and his delegation at the Great Hall of the People for a day of meetings and a banquet dinner of Peking duck and pan-fried pork buns.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
Ralph’s heart rumbled like a Peking Opera drum; it was the crescendo before — crash of the cymbals! — a hero appeared.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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