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    Referring to a 'major country' or 'great power' with 大国 (dàguó)

    Description & Modification
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Modifier + 大国

    Explanation

    大国 (dàguó) means "major country," "great power," or "large nation." It combines 大 (big/great) and 国 (country) to describe nations with significant influence, population, or territory. It is commonly used in political and international relations contexts.

    Examples

    • 中国是世界上人口最多的大国之一。

      zhōngguó shì shìjiè shàng rénkǒu zuì duō de dàguó zhī yī.

      China is one of the most populous major countries in the world.

    • 大国之间的合作对全球经济很重要。

      dàguó zhī jiān de hézuò duì quánqiú jīngjì hěn zhòngyào.

      Cooperation among major countries is very important for the global economy.

    • 作为一个大国，它在国际事务中有很大影响力。

      zuòwéi yī gè dàguó, tā zài guójì shìwù zhōng yǒu hěn dà yǐngxiǎnglì.

      As a major country, it has great influence in international affairs.

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