印度

Yìndù

noun #2,457

Meanings

From the ancient Chinese transliteration of 'Sindhu' (the Indus River). 印度 has been used for over a thousand years.

印度是世界上人口最多的国家。

Yìndù shì shìjiè shàng rénkǒu zuìduō de guójiā.

India is the most populous country in the world.

印度菜很好吃。

Yìndù cài hěn hǎochī.

Indian food is delicious.

history

The name 印度 was standardized by the Tang dynasty monk Xuanzang (玄奘) in the 7th century, replacing the older 天竺 (Tiānzhú).

印 yìn

度 dù