Nanking Meaning in English

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US

ˈnæŋkɪŋ

NANG-king

UK

ˈnæn.kɪŋ

NAN-king

Definition

Nanking refers mainly to a large city in eastern China, now spelled Nanjing. It can also refer to a type of durable, yellowish cotton fabric originally made in the region.

Usage & Nuances

'Nanking' is the old spelling; 'Nanjing' is the modern official version for the city. The fabric sense is now uncommon and mostly historical or in textile discussions.

• Spanish: Nankín (ciudad) - nangkin (tela de algodón)
• Portuguese (BR): Nanquim (cidade) - nankim (tecido de algodão)
• Portuguese (PT): Nanquim (cidade) - nankim (tecido de algodão)
• Chinese (Simplified): 南京（城市） - 南京布（棉布）
• Chinese (Traditional): 南京（城市） - 南京布（棉布）
• Hindi: नानकिंग (शहर) - नानकिंग (सूती कपड़ा)
• Arabic: نانجينغ (مدينة) - قماش نانكينغ (قطن)
• Bengali: নানকিং
• Russian: Нанкин
• Japanese: 南京（ナンキン）
• Vietnamese: Nam Kinh
• Korean: 난징(난킹)
• Turkish: Nanking - Nankin (eski ad, kumaş)
• Urdu: نانکنگ
• Indonesian: Nanking - kain Nanking

Example Sentences

Nanking is a famous city in China.

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The old name for Nanjing is Nanking.

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Nanking cloth was used for trousers in the past.

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Many tourists visit Nanking to see its historical sites.

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He found some vintage Nanking fabric at a local market.

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There's a famous university in Nanking.

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