Chinese word

爱国

Pronunciation

Pinyinài guó

Meaning

  • verblove one's country

Example

我们要通过行动来爱国。wǒ men yào tōng guò xíng dòng lái ài guó

We should love our country through our actions.

Illustration for 爱国 (love one's country)

More examples

历史课上，同学们讨论怎样爱国。lì shǐ kè shàng tóng xué men tǎo lùn zěn yàng ài guó

In history class, the students discussed how to love their country.

Core concept

A country held close in the heart, with love expressed through actions that protect its interests and dignity.

Common phrases

  • 真诚地爱国zhēn chéng dì ài guó

    sincerely love one's country

  • 爱国爱家ài guó ài jiā

    love one's country and family

Similar words

热爱rè ài: Feel deep love and strong enthusiasm for someone or something.
爱护ài hù: Treat someone or something with care so it is not harmed.
保护bǎo hù: Keep someone or something safe from danger or damage.
支持zhī chí: Help or approve of an action or idea so it can continue.

Definition in Chinese

对自己的国家有深厚的感情，愿意为国家的利益或尊严付出行动。duì zì jǐ de guó jiā yǒu shēn hòu de gǎn qíng yuàn yì wèi guó jiā de lì yì huò zūn yán fù chū xíng dòng

Word origin

The compound 爱国 (àiguó, "love one's country") places 爱 (ài, "love") directly before 国 (guó, "country"), making the country the focus of the feeling and its related action.

Usage tips

  • A direct question about whether someone loves their country can sound politically loaded in conversation, while asking about a specific action or reason is usually more neutral.

Opposites

  • 卖国mài guóbetray one's countryverb

Related words

  • 爱国者ài guó zhěpatriotnoun
  • 爱国心ài guó xīnpatriotismnoun

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