南京

南京 nánjīng

Nanjing ([city])

nanjing

What 南京 means

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南京 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

南

nán

South

京

jīng

Beijing

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南京 is pronounced nánjīng and means Nanjing ([city]).

南京 is nánjīng in pinyin — written nanjing without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

南京 is written with 2 characters: 南 (nán) South, 京 (jīng) Beijing. Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

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