guó

country, nation, state

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Understanding '' (guó)

The character '' primarily means 'country' or 'nation'. It is one of the most fundamental words when discussing geography, politics, or culture. In everyday conversation, it often appears in compound words like '国家' (guójiā), meaning 'state' or 'nation'.

Usage and Nuance

When you say '', you refer to a political entity with defined borders and government. It can be used alone or combined with other words to specify aspects related to a country, such as '国家安全' (national security) or '外国' (foreign country).

Common Collocations

  • 国家 (guójiā): nation, state — used to talk about the country as a political entity.
  • 外国 (wàiguó): foreign country — used when referring to countries other than one's own.
  • 国家安全 (guójiā ānquán): national security — a formal term often used in politics or news.

Tips

Avoid confusing '' with '' (chéng), which means city or town. '' always relates to a country or nation. When combined with other characters, it helps specify different aspects of a country, so pay attention to the compound words.

Register

'' is a neutral and very common word suitable for all registers, from casual conversation to formal writing.

예문

中国是一个历史悠久的国家。

Zhōngguó shì yí gè lìshǐ yōujiǔ de guójiā.

China is a country with a long history.

他梦想着环游世界,了解不同的国家文化。

Tā mèngxiǎng zhe huányóu shìjiè, liǎojiě bùtóng de guójiā wénhuà.

He dreams of traveling around the world to learn about different countries'

国家的安全是每个公民的责任。

Guójiā de ānquán shì měi gè gōngmín de zérèn.

The security of the country is the responsibility of every citizen.