Chang-chia-k'ou

Definitions

Noun. [C2]

Examples

“Kalgan or Chang-chia-k’ou (張家口) is in the north-western corner of the province just inside the Great Wall, at the beginning of the camel route across the desert to Siberia.”

“"In a little while," Chia whispered to him, "we will pull⟳ into Chang-chia-k'ou, and the people around me will get⟳ off there. I have⟳ already told the conductor to reserve⟳ a bunk bed for you. Once we get⟳ to Chang-chia-k'ou, you can come⟳ over."”

“According to Ides, the Manchu emperor hunts tigers in the area each August. As they near Chang-chia-k’ou (Kalgan) at the Great Wall, the country becomes more populous.”

“Ignat'ev refused to concede these points, but offered other concessions instead: Russia would not demand⟳ a consulate in Ch'i-ch'i-ha-erh or Chang-chia-k'ou (Kalgan); it would permit⟳ Chinese subjects to continue⟳ living along the Ussuri river as Chinese subjects; and it would limit⟳ to 200 the number⟳ of Russian traders in Peking.”

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