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    Expressing 'nation' or 'ethnic group' with 民族 (mínzú)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    民族 + Noun

    Explanation

    The noun 民族 (mínzú) means "nation," "ethnic group," or "people" in Chinese. It refers to a group sharing common cultural, historical, or ethnic characteristics. It frequently appears in compound words like 民族主义 (nationalism).

    Examples

    • 中国有五十六个民族。

      Zhōngguó yǒu wǔshíliù gè mínzú.

      China has fifty-six ethnic groups.

    • 每个民族都有自己独特的文化。

      Měi gè mínzú dōu yǒu zìjǐ dútè de wénhuà.

      Every ethnic group has its own unique culture.

    • 民族团结是国家发展的基础。

      Mínzú tuánjié shì guójiā fāzhǎn de jīchǔ.

      Ethnic unity is the foundation of national development.

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