祖国 zǔ guó — motherland

祖国
zǔ guó

Characters: 祖 · 国

Definitions

  1. motherland

More definitions

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  1. motherland

zdic(汉典)

  1. 祖先世代居住的地方。
  2. 一个人所属的国家或民族历史发源的国家。

ExtDict

  1. 祖先以来所居之地
  2. 祖籍所在的国家
  3. 自己的国家。

Examples

  • 游子身在海外，心中时刻思念着祖国。

    Though far abroad, the wanderer's thoughts constantly turned to the motherland.

  • 他学成后毅然回国，决心报效祖国。

    After finishing his studies, he resolutely returned home, determined to serve his motherland.

  • 留学生们相聚海外，共庆祖国生日。

    Studying abroad, the students gathered to celebrate their motherland's birthday.