国 Stroke Order — How to Write 国
国 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 囗, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
国 Radical and Character Components
国 is an ideographic compound. Treasure 玉 within a country's borders 囗.
Radical: 囗 + 5 more strokes
国 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- guó
Meanings of 国 in Chinese
1
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Refers to a political entity with land, people, and sovereignty; a country or state.
熊猫是我们国家的国宝。
Pandas are the national treasure of our country.
Specifically refers to China, often in terms of products, goods, or cultural elements originating from China.
这款国产电动汽车，性能优越，深受消费者喜爱。
This domestic electric vehicle boasts superior performance and is deeply loved by consumers.
Common Words and Phrases with 国
1
A national treasure, referring to a precious item, animal, or a person of exceptional value or contribution to the country.
这幅古画是博物馆的国宝之一，吸引了无数游客前来观赏。
This ancient painting is one of the museum's national treasures, attracting countless visitors to admire it.
2
state guest
老教授是学界的国宾，他的见解深受众人推崇。
The venerable professor is considered an elder statesman in academic circles; his insights are deeply respected by many.
3
the political power of a nation
在那个传说中的秘境中，唯有通过层层考验者，方可执掌国柄，统领万物。
In that legendary secret realm, only those who pass through layers of trials can take the reins of ultimate authority and govern all beings.
4
The fate or destiny of a nation; national territory.
这片地域的国步，全赖前人耕耘，方能日益兴盛
The course of this domain, entirely reliant on the endeavors of its ancestors, has allowed it to flourish increasingly.
5
The nation is being faced with severe difficulties, often stemming from frequent internal and external troubles.
面对疫病蔓延、粮食短缺的困境，百业凋零，国步艰难，民众期盼能尽快迎来柳暗花明之日。
Facing the predicament of spreading epidemics and food shortages, all industries withered, and the country's path was arduous. The populace hoped for a day when light and relief would soon arrive.
6
national policy; a fundamental and long-term policy of a state, significantly impacting its economy and people's livelihood.
环境保护已成为一项重要的国策，关系到每个公民的健康与福祉。
Environmental protection has become a crucial long-term policy, affecting the health and well-being of every individual.
7
domestically produced; made in one's own country
这家餐厅只使用国产食材来制作菜肴。
This restaurant only uses domestically produced ingredients to prepare its dishes.
8
National humiliation refers to the shame or disgrace suffered by a country due to foreign aggression, internal weakness, or corruption.
我们应该牢记历史上的国耻，以此为鉴，激励自我不断进步，避免再陷困境。
We should remember past instances of national humiliation, take them as a lesson, motivate ourselves to constantly improve, and avoid falling into difficulties again.
9
The quintessence of Chinese culture; national legacy.
京剧被许多人视为中国传统艺术的国粹之一。
Peking Opera is considered by many as one of the national cultural treasures of traditional Chinese art.
10
national decrees and regulations; the nation's system of laws and regulations
古代的智者们倾注心血，编纂和诠释国典，以期为后世提供一套完整的行为规范和治理原则。
Ancient sages dedicated their efforts to compiling and interpreting national codes, hoping to provide future generations with a comprehensive set of behavioral norms and governance principles.
11
National capital
这座古老的城市，曾是几个强大的王国的国都，拥有丰富的文化遗产。
This ancient city, once the capital of several powerful kingdoms, possesses a rich cultural heritage.
12
A country or nation; a state.
古老的传说记载着这个国度如何从蛮荒走向繁盛。
Ancient legends record how this realm transitioned from wilderness to prosperity.
13
14
national defense; measures taken by a nation to protect its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security against external aggression and subversion.
古人认为，维护孝道和尊敬长辈，如同筑起一道无形的国防，守护着家庭的伦理秩序。
The ancients believed that upholding filial piety and respecting elders was like constructing an invisible 'guófáng', protecting the ethical order of the family.
15
A national anthem is a patriotic musical composition that officially represents a country.
在运动会开幕式上，全场观众肃立，共同聆听国歌的旋律。
At the opening ceremony of the sports event, all spectators stood in solemn silence, listening together to the melody of the national anthem.
16
national character and dignity
在国际交流中，他的言行举止展现了良好的国格
In international interactions, his conduct reflected a commendable national character.
More words with 国
- quán全guó国nationwide; whole country
- dì帝guó国empire
- ài爱guó国Patriotism, Love for the country
- dǎo岛guó国island country
- gù故guó国homeland, native country
- guī归guó国to return to one's home country
- jiàn建guó国founding a nation, founding of the state
- jiù救guó国To save the nation.
- jǔ举guó国the whole nation; nationwide
- mài卖guó国To betray one's country.
- nán南guó国The South, Southern lands
- pàn叛guó国to betray one's country
- shǔ属guó国Vassal state, Tributary state
- suǒ锁guó国seclusion, isolationism
- yì异guó国foreign country
- zé泽guó国Waterland, flooded area
- zhì治guó国govern the country, administer the state
- zǔ祖guó国motherland, fatherland
- mín民guó国the Republic of China (1912-1949)
- wáng王guó国Kingdom
Idioms with 国
- guó国chóu仇jiā家hèn恨national and personal hatred
- guó国fù富bīng兵qiáng强a prosperous country with a powerful military
- guó国fù富mín民ān安prosperous country, peaceful people
- guó国fù富mín民qiáng强prosperous country, strong people
- guó国hèn恨jiā家chóu仇hatred for national and family grievances
- guó国jì计mín民shēng生national economy and people's livelihood
- guó国jiā家dà大shì事important national affairs
- guó国jiā家dòng栋liáng梁pillar of the nation
- guó国jiāng将bù不guó国country on the brink of ruin
- guó国kùn困mín民qióng穷country impoverished, people destitute
- guó国lì利mín民fú福national prosperity and people's well-being
- guó国nàn难dāng当tóu头A great national crisis is imminent
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Open the tool →Questions about 国
What does 国 mean in Chinese?
国 (guó) means “Specifically refers to China” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 国?
国 is pronounced guó in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 国 have?
国 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 国?
国 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 囗. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 国?
The radical of 国 is 囗, and 国 is an ideographic compound.