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“territory” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinlǐng tǔ

Example

我们的领土不容侵犯。wǒ men de líng tǔ bù róng qīn fàn

Our territory must not be violated.

Illustration for 领土 (territory)

How to say “territory” in Chinese

“Territory” in Chinese is 领土 (lǐng tǔ).

A physical area held under a state's authority, including its land, islands, and nearby waters.

Full entry for 领土: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 领土

政府发表声明,表示将通过外交和法律手段维护领土完整。zhèng fǔ fā biǎo shēng míng biǎo shì jiāng tōng guò wài jiāo hé fǎ lǜ shǒu duàn wéi hù líng tǔ wán zhěng

The government issued a statement saying that it would safeguard territorial integrity through diplomatic and legal means.

Tips for using 领土

  • This formal word appears in news, maps, and official statements about borders, islands, and waters, so it belongs more to public affairs than casual conversation.

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