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    Expressing 'the whole country' with 全国 (quánguó)

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    Structure

    全国 + Noun

    Explanation

    全国 (quánguó) is a noun meaning "the whole country" or "nationwide." It combines 全 (entire) with 国 (country) and is used to describe something that applies to or affects an entire nation. It commonly appears before nouns or in phrases describing national-scale events, policies, or conditions.

    Examples

    • 这次比赛吸引了全国各地的选手参加。

      Zhè cì bǐsài xīyǐn le quánguó gèdì de xuǎnshǒu cānjiā.

      This competition attracted contestants from all over the country.

    • 全国的高铁网络让出行方便了很多。

      Quánguó de gāotiě wǎngluò ràng chūxíng fāngbiàn le hěn duō.

      The nationwide high-speed rail network has made traveling much more convenient.

    • 这部电影在全国同时上映。

      Zhè bù diànyǐng zài quánguó tóngshí shàngyìng.

      This movie was released simultaneously across the entire country.

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