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异国
yìguó
Description
异国就是别的国家，也就是外国。
异国 means another country, that is, a foreign country.
我们常说“异国风情”，意思是外国特别的风景和文化。
We often say “异国风情”, meaning the special scenery and culture of a foreign country.
Meanings
异国yìguó
foreign country; a country other than one's own
他一个人在异国生活了十年。
He has lived alone in a foreign country for ten years.
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Notes
- Etymology
异 means 'different/other' + 国 means 'country', so literally 'other country'.
- Nuance
more literary than 外国; often appears in 异国风情 ('exotic atmosphere').
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