noun
Meaning 1
Synonym of Peking opera.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: Peking opera
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
Beijing opera
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Sound
Pronunciation
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History
Etymology
From Beijing + opera, following the growing acceptance of pinyin Beijing in place of the earlier spelling Peking in reference to the capital of China.