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HSK 1 word · proper noun

中国

Zhōngguó

China

Traditional: 中國

Stroke order

See how to write 中国

Watch the animation, then write the character yourself — stroke order matters for speed and recognition.

1234

4 strokes

12345678

8 strokes

Example sentence

我爱中国。

Wǒ ài Zhōngguó.

I love China.

More sentences with 中国

我觉得中国文化很有意思。

Wǒ juéde Zhōngguó wénhuà hěn yǒu yìsi.

I think Chinese culture is very interesting.

Character breakdown

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jade

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country

A territory (囗) holding jade (玉) — a country's precious land.

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Frequently asked questions about 中国

What does 中国 mean?
中国 (Zhōngguó) means "China" in English. It is an HSK 1 vocabulary word.
What is the traditional form of 中国?
The traditional Chinese form of 中国 is 中國.
How many strokes does 中 have?
中 has 4 strokes. Follow the stroke order diagram above to write it correctly.
Which HSK level is 中国 in?
中国 is part of the HSK 1 word list, so it belongs to the beginner vocabulary band taught in the daily lessons.