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    Using 泰国 (Tàiguó) to refer to "Thailand"

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    泰国

    Explanation

    The word 泰国 (Tàiguó) is the Chinese name for Thailand. It combines 泰 (peaceful, grand) and 国 (country). This is the standard term used in all Chinese-language contexts when referring to the country of Thailand.

    Examples

    • 我去年暑假去了泰国旅游。

      wǒ qùnián shǔjià qù le tàiguó lǚyóu.

      I went to Thailand for a trip last summer.

    • 泰国的食物又便宜又好吃。

      tàiguó de shíwù yòu piányi yòu hǎochī.

      Thai food is both cheap and delicious.

    • 他打算下个月去泰国出差。

      tā dǎsuàn xià gè yuè qù tàiguó chūchāi.

      He plans to go to Thailand on a business trip next month.

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