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    Referring to 'South Korea' with 韩国 (Hánguó)

    Location & Position

    Structure

    韩国 + Noun

    Explanation

    The noun 韩国 (Hánguó) means 'South Korea' and is the standard Chinese name for the Republic of Korea. It is used in all contexts when referring to the country, its people, or things associated with it. It combines 韩 (Han, a historical name) and 国 (country).

    Examples

    • 她去年去韩国旅游了一个星期。

      Tā qùnián qù Hánguó lǚyóu le yí ge xīngqī.

      She traveled to South Korea for a week last year.

    • 韩国的电视剧在中国很受欢迎。

      Hánguó de diànshìjù zài Zhōngguó hěn shòu huānyíng.

      Korean TV dramas are very popular in China.

    • 他打算毕业以后去韩国工作。

      Tā dǎsuàn bìyè yǐhòu qù Hánguó gōngzuò.

      He plans to go work in South Korea after graduation.

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