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祖国 (zǔ guó): motherland

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HSK 6noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
motherland
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 6

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Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • motherland

Chinese explanation

  • 一个人出生的国家或自己所属的国家,常带有尊敬和热爱的感情
  • 也用来称自己的国家,表达对它的深厚感情和归属感。

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HSK 1

country

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Example sentences

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Many overseas Chinese, although they have taken foreign citizenship, still regard China as their motherland in their hearts.

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In this poem, the poet expresses deep longing and love for his motherland.

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In order to defend their motherland, the young soldiers resolutely left their hometowns and headed for the borderlands.

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Every time he hears the national anthem, he feels proud of his great motherland.

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