No. 54 in Chinese
国家
"国家" means "country" or "nation."
In a sentence
这个国家风景如画，非常吸引游客。
This country has picturesque scenery, attracting many tourists.
In this sentence, '国家' (country) is used to refer to a nation or country within the context of its geographical and cultural characteristics.
他为国家的荣誉参加了国际比赛。
He participated in the international competition for the honor of his country.
Here, '国家' (country) signifies a nation in the context of its collective identity and the representation by its citizens.
保护国家的安全是我们的责任。
It is our duty to protect the security of our country.
In this case, '国家' (country) denotes the concept of a sovereign state and its importance in terms of security and citizens' responsibility.
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