国度

國度

guódù

noun #7,788

Measure Word

一个国度 gè

Meanings

1 country; nation; realm; land

Characters

country; nation

degree; measure; extent

Nation + realm — a country, with a literary or poetic nuance.

Examples

中国是一个历史悠久的国度。

Zhōngguó shì yīgè lìshǐ yōujiǔ de guódù.

China is a country with a long history.

他梦想去遥远的国度旅行。

Tā mèngxiǎng qù yáoyuǎn de guódù lǚxíng.

He dreams of traveling to faraway lands.

这是一个充满神秘的国度。

Zhè shì yīgè chōngmǎn shénmì de guódù.

This is a land full of mystery.

Tips

usage

国度 is more literary and poetic than 国家 (guójiā, country). Use 国度 in writing for a romantic or elevated tone; use 国家 in everyday speech and formal contexts.

Stroke Order

国 guó

度 dù