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    Using 外国 (wàiguó) to refer to 'foreign country'

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    Structure

    外国 + Noun / 将 + Object + 列为 + 外国

    Explanation

    The noun 外国 (wàiguó) means 'foreign country' or 'abroad,' referring to any country other than one's own. It combines 外 (outside) and 国 (country). It is commonly used as a modifier before nouns, as in 外国人 (foreigner) or 外国公司 (foreign company).

    Examples

    • 她从小就梦想去外国留学。

      Tā cóngxiǎo jiù mèngxiǎng qù wàiguó liúxué.

      She has dreamed of studying abroad since she was little.

    • 这家外国公司打算在上海设立分部。

      Zhè jiā wàiguó gōngsī dǎsuàn zài Shànghǎi shèlì fēnbù.

      This foreign company plans to set up a branch in Shanghai.

    • 越来越多的外国游客来中国旅行。

      Yuèláiyuè duō de wàiguó yóukè lái Zhōngguó lǚxíng.

      More and more foreign tourists are coming to China to travel.

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