This is the 5895th most frequent Dutch word.
peking
"Peking" is the Dutch name for Beijing, the capital city of China.
Here, 'Peking' is used as part of a proper name ('Peking duck') referring to a famous dish originating from Beijing.
Ik eet graag Peking eend tijdens de feestdagen.
I like eating Peking duck during the holidays.
In this sentence, 'Peking' refers to the name of Beijing in older western usage, signifying the city itself.
De stad Peking heeft een rijke culturele geschiedenis.
The city of Peking has a rich cultural history.
Here, 'Peking' is used as part of the name for an archaeological discovery ('Peking man'), connecting it to the region near Beijing where it was found.