(guó) - A variant form of 国 (guó), meaning 'nation',

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guó | 8 strokes | radical: 囗

· guó

A variant form of 国 (guó), meaning 'nation', 'country', or 'state'.

A variant form of 国 (guó), meaning 'nation',

Usage highlights

Ancient form of countryVariant of nationHistorical character for state

Synonyms

  • nation, country (standard form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is an ancient form for country (囻).
  • The character appears in some historical texts (囻).
  • It represents the people of a nation (囻).

Collocations

  • Ancient form of country()
  • Variant of nation()
  • Historical character for state()

Idioms

  • Same meaning as idioms with 国, e.g., 保家卫囻 (bǎo jiā wèi guó) — protect home and country

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A historical variant of 国 (guó), emphasizing the concept of 'the people' (民) within the borders (囗).
  • Reflects classical political philosophy where the state was conceptually centered on its populace.

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