Definition
畿 is a bound form (b.f.) encountered in classical or formal Chinese, meaning the area near the imperial capital. It most commonly appears in compounds like 京畿 (capital region) and 畿辅 (area surrounding the capital). You won't use it alone in modern conversation; it's reserved for historical or literary writing.
b.f.
the imperial domainarea around the capital
Examples
- 畿。Gǔdài jīngjī dìqū fēicháng fánróng.In ancient times, the capital region was very prosperous.
- 畿。Tángdài de jīfǔ shì zhèngzhì zhōngxīn.The area surrounding the capital in the Tang Dynasty was the political center.
- 畿。Zhè běn shū jièshào le Míng Qīng jīdiàn de lìshǐ.This book introduces the history of the imperial domains during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
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