péi​dū

provisional capital

  • created sense approved 陪都 · péi​dū · provisional capital

    陪都

    péi​dū

    provisional capital

    A temporary capital city established when the main capital is occupied or under threat, typically during wartime.

    抗日战争爆发后,政府迁往重庆作为陪都。

    noun

    created sense

  • created sense approved 陪都 · péi​dū · secondary capital

    陪都

    péi​dū

    secondary capital

    An auxiliary or alternative capital city designated in addition to the primary seat of government.

    在唐朝,洛阳被定为陪都,与长安并称。

    noun

    created sense