No. 1,587 in Chinese
强国
"Strong nation" or "powerful country."
In a sentence
中国正在努力建设成为一个强国。
China is striving to become a strong nation.
Here, '强国' is used to refer to a powerful and influential country in terms of global prestige and capability.
强国的责任包括维护世界和平与合作。
The responsibilities of a strong nation include maintaining world peace and cooperation.
In this sentence, '强国' signifies countries with significant strength and responsibility on the world stage.
科学技术是一个强国的基本支柱。
Science and technology are fundamental pillars of a strong nation.
The term '强国' in this context highlights the attributes that contribute to the status of being a robust and powerful country.
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