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nation
N/A (English word)
Description
“Nation”是英语单词，中文意思是“国家”或“民族”。
"Nation" is an English word meaning 'country' or 'ethnic group'.
这个词常用来说一个有政府和人民的地方，也可以说有共同文化的一群人。
This word is often used to refer to a place with a government and people, or a group of people sharing a common culture.
Meanings
nationguójiā
a country with its own government and people
中国是一个很大的国家。
China is a very large country.
nationmínzú
a people sharing culture, language, or history
我们是一个团结的民族。
We are a united nation.
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Notes
- Nuance
国家 stresses the political country; 民族 stresses the people or ethnic group.
- Usage
English 'nation' can mean both, so pick the Chinese word by context.
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