祖国

• 拼音: zǔ guó
• 汉字拆解: 祖 = 礻(spirit) + 且 (ancestral tablet); 国 = 囗 (enclosure) + 玉 (jade), meaning country

含义

Motherland; homeland; one's native country.

An emotionally charged term referring to one's country of ancestral origin or citizenship. Carries strong patriotic connotations and is frequently used in political speeches, national events, and expressions of national pride.

例句

1. 运动员夺冠后激动地说，要把这枚金牌献给伟大的祖国。
2. 无论走到哪里，海外华人始终心系祖国，关注着国内的发展。
3. 祖国的快速发展让每一位中国人都感到自豪和骄傲。

用法指南

语境: patriotic, political, ceremonial

语气: solemn

正确说法

• 我爱我的祖国。(I love my motherland.)
• 祖国的明天会更好。(The motherland's tomorrow will be better.)

错误说法

• 我想去祖国旅游。(If you're already there, just say 国内 or specify the region)

起源与历史

Compound of 祖 (ancestor) and 国 (country). Literally 'ancestral country,' emphasizing the deep roots and emotional connection to one's homeland.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal