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    Referring to Brazil with 巴西 (bāxī)

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    Explanation

    巴西 (bāxī) is the Chinese name for Brazil. It is used as a noun to refer to the country in any context, such as discussing its politics, culture, or geography.

    Examples

    • 我的朋友去年去巴西旅游了，说那里特别美。

      Wǒ de péngyou qùnián qù Bāxī lǚyóu le, shuō nàlǐ tèbié měi.

      My friend traveled to Brazil last year and said it was especially beautiful.

    • 巴西的咖啡在全世界都很有名。

      Bāxī de kāfēi zài quán shìjiè dōu hěn yǒumíng.

      Brazilian coffee is famous all over the world.

    • 你知道巴西的首都是哪个城市吗？

      Nǐ zhīdào Bāxī de shǒudū shì nǎge chéngshì ma?

      Do you know which city is the capital of Brazil?

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