[Proposal] hopei → Hebei

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  • July 24, 2026 at 9:05 pm #1577
    zhonglish
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    This is a proposal to retire the word hopei in favor of Hebei.

    Wade-Giles province. Surrounds Beijing, yet English still spells it wrong.

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    July 24, 2026 at 10:20 pm #1832
    sunrise
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    Hebei literally means ‘north of the river.’ It surrounds Beijing. It’s one of the most important regions in China. And English misspells it.

    Retire. Immediately.

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