No. 675 in Chinese
祖国
Motherland; homeland.
In a sentence
祖国是我们的母亲，我们永远热爱她。
The motherland is our mother, and we love her forever.
'祖国' here refers to the speaker's country being compared to a nurturing mother, expressing patriotism and deep emotional connection.
我们要为建设祖国而努力学习。
We must study hard to contribute to the building of our motherland.
In this sentence, '祖国' signifies the country we belong to, emphasizing the collective duty to contribute to its development.
无论身处何方，我都时刻怀念着我的祖国。
Wherever I am, I always miss my motherland.
'祖国' in this context highlights a sense of identity and homesickness felt by the speaker when away from their homeland.
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