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I had a dog I raised for many years. He was a Pekingese with big eyes and a flat face, very cute.
Stephen Chow

Meaning of "Pekingese" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PEKINGESE

Pekingese  [ˌpiːkɪŋˈiːz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PEKINGESE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pekingese can act as a noun and an adjective.
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The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES PEKINGESE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Pekingese

Pekingese

The Pekingese is an ancient breed of toy dog, originating in China. They are called Lion-Dogs due to their resemblance to Chinese guardian lions. The breed was favored by royalty of the Chinese Imperial court as both a lap dog and companion dog, and its name refers to the city of Peking where the Forbidden City resides. The breed has several characteristics and health issues related to its unique appearance. Because of its desirable characteristics, the Pekingese has been part of the development of designer crossbreeds, such as the Peke-a-tese. The Pekingese, originating from Western China, were proud companions of the Chinese Buddhist Monks. These dogs are also found to be owned by Chinese princes.

Definition of Pekingese in the English dictionary

The first definition of Pekingese in the dictionary is -ese. a small breed of pet dog with a profuse straight coat, curled plumed tail, and short wrinkled muzzle. Other definition of Pekingese is the dialect of Mandarin Chinese spoken in Beijing, the pronunciation of which serves as a standard for the language. Pekingese is also -ese. a native or inhabitant of Beijing.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PEKINGESE


Chinese
tʃaɪˈniːz
classes
ˈklæsiːz
dieses
ˈdaɪəsiːz
diplomatese
ˌdɪpləmætˈiːz
disease
dɪˈziːz
ease
iːz
expertise
ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz
Faeroese
ˌfɛərəʊˈiːz
Faroese
ˌfɛərəʊˈiːz
Genoese
ˌdʒɛnəʊˈiːz
he´s
hiːz
Japanese
ˌdʒæpəˈniːz
keys
kiːz
mentalese
ˌmɛntəlˈiːz
mise
miːz
misease
ˌmɪsˈiːz
please
pliːz
Tongkingese
ˌtɒŋkɪŋˈiːz
Tonkinese
ˌtɒnkɪnˈiːz
unease
ʌnˈiːz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PEKINGESE

Pekin
Pekinese
Peking
Peking duck
Peking man
Peking sauce
Pekinologist
pekoe
pela
pelage
pelagial
pelagian
Pelagian Islands
Pelagianism
pelagic
Pelagius

WORDS THAT END LIKE PEKINGESE

Burmese
cheese
cream cheese
diocese
Guyanese
Hong Kongese
imprese
Lebanese
Maltese
mese
Nepalese
obese
prese
sociologese
Sudanese
Surinamese
Taiwanese
these
Varese
Vietnamese

Synonyms and antonyms of Pekingese in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Pekingese» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PEKINGESE

Find out the translation of Pekingese to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Pekingese from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Pekingese» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

北京人
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Pekinés
570 millions of speakers

English

Pekingese
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पेकिंग
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البكيني أحد أبناء بكين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пекинес
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Pekingese
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চীনের রাজধানী পীকিং
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Pékinois
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Peking
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Pekinese
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ペキニーズ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

페키니즈
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pekingese
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

dân Bắc kinh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பீகிங்கீஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पेकिंगज
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Pekin köpeği
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Pechinese
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Pekińczyk
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пекінес
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pechinez
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πεκινουά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Pekingese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Pekingese
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Pekingeser
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Pekingese

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PEKINGESE»

The term «Pekingese» is regularly used and occupies the 67.307 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PEKINGESE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Pekingese

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QUOTES WITH «PEKINGESE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Pekingese.
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Stephen Chow
I had a dog I raised for many years. He was a Pekingese with big eyes and a flat face, very cute.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PEKINGESE»

Discover the use of Pekingese in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Pekingese and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Pekingese
Traces the history of the breed, describes breed standards, discusses care and grooming requirements, and includes information on training.
Juliette Cunliffe, 2003
2
Pekingese: Everything about Adoption, Purchase, Care, ...
Here is information on American Kennel Club standards for this breed, explanation of Pekingese physiology and personality traits, and advice on training, grooming, nutrition, breeding, showing, and health care.
D. Caroline Coile, 1996
3
The new Pekingese
Briefly traces the history of Pekingese, offers advice on their training, grooming, and care requirements, and discusses breed standards
Nigel Aubrey-Jones, R. William Taylor, Andrew H. Brace, 1991
4
How to Train and Understand Your Pekingese Puppy and Dog
Vince Stead. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. HOW TO BUILD A WHELPING BOX FOR A PEKINGESE OR ANY OTHER BREED OF DOG HOW TO TEACH YOUR PEKINGESE TO SIT WHY YOUR PEKINGESE NEEDs A GOOD SOPT ...
Vince Stead, 2011
5
The Vintage Dog Scrapbook - The Pekingese
The Dog Scrapbook: The Pekingese Edition is a collection of the best writings on the charming world of dogs and dog ownership, including everything from essays and anecdotes, to poems and literary excerpts.
Various, 2011
6
Some Pekingese Pets
Originally published in 1914, this is a delightful look at both the history and the character of the Pekingese, along with a few hints on the care and management of the dogs as pets.
M. N. Daniel, 2006
7
The Perfect Pekingese - A Monograph
Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Loftus Allen, 2011
8
The Pekingese Dog
Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Ashton Cross, 2009
9
The Pekingese - A Complete Anthology of the Dog
These books are treasure troves of information about the breed - The physical points, temperaments, and special abilities are given; celebrated dogs are discussed and pictured; and the history of the breed and pedigrees of famous champions ...
Various, 2010
10
The Vintage Dog Diary - The Pekingese
The book is illustrated throughout by a range of vintage photographs of the breed, drawn from our library of extremely scarce and sought-after breed books. This is the perfect gift for the canine-inclined.
Various, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PEKINGESE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Pekingese is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Local nonprofit group cares for wounded pets
The pekingese is up to about $1,100, she said. After both dogs gets the basic vaccinations taken care of, each case could cost about $1,500. «The Eagle, Jul 15»
2
Reality TV sets buyers up for disappointment
... wood floors, open kitchens that sport granite or marble counters and fenced yards large enough for a family reunion and a pack of Pekingese ... «Washington Blade, Jul 15»
3
Loudoun County Animal Watch
Microchip to the rescue: Poplar Rd., Sterling, July 15: An animal control officer picked up a stray Pekingese-type dog that had no collar. The dog ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
4
Prince George's County Animal Watch
An animal control officer picked up the 5-year-old blond Pekingese wearing a rabies tag. The tag was traced to a woman who said she no ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
5
When Is A Rescuer A Hoarder?
L.A., through the West Valley Animal Shelter, where she'd gone to “pull” an elderly Pekingese. “That dog is too old to live here,” she said. «LA Magazine, Jul 15»
6
Aurora native casts all those TV, movie 'background actors'
Hawkins said she feels blessed to have a perfect job, a perfect dog (a Pekingese mix) and a perfect apartment. She can cast actors for scenes ... «Chicago Daily Herald, Jul 15»
7
Male suitor needs new pickup line
A brown Pekingese dog showed up at a Peaceful Drive home and wouldn't leave. Animal Control took it to the shelter. While riding his bicycle ... «Daily Inter Lake, Jul 15»
8
Heat wave: Dog days of summer could mean harm to your beloved pet
Be particularly careful of flat-faced breeds such as English Bulldogs, Pugs, Pekingese, Shih Tzus, etc. that are especially vulnerable and can ... «Santa Paula Times, Jul 15»
9
The long & short of pets' breathing
We're talking about extreme physical traits, such as the excessively flat faces seen in many Persian cats, bulldogs, Pekingese, pugs, Boston ... «Philly.com, Jul 15»
10
Never too old for surprises
Mr Smith was walking his Pekingese, Kelly, when she got a fright and bolted, wrapping her leash around his leg and tripping him over. «Otago Daily Times, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Pekingese [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/pekingese>. Apr 2024 ».
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