我国

我國
wǒguó
noun #8,410

Meanings

  1. 1 our country; our nation (referring to one's own country)

Characters

Literally 'my country' — a formal way to refer to one's own nation.

Examples

Wǒguó rénkǒu chāoguò shísì yì.
Our country's population exceeds 1.4 billion.
Wǒguó de jīngjì fāzhǎn hěn kuài.
Our country's economy is developing rapidly.
Wǒguó lìshǐ yōujiǔ.
Our country has a long history.

Tips

register
我国 is formal and typically used in news, official documents, and academic writing. In casual conversation, people say 我们国家 (wǒmen guójiā) instead.
usage
In Chinese media, 我国 almost always refers to China. When reading Chinese news or textbooks, this is a safe assumption.

Stroke Order

guó