This is the 7558th most frequent Chinese word.
误国
"误国" means "to harm or ruin the country."
In this sentence, '误国' is used to describe the harm caused to the nation by dishonest and corrupt officials.
贪官污吏误国害民。
Corrupt officials harm the nation and harm the people.
Here, '误国' applies to how a leader's flawed decision-making could jeopardize the welfare of the nation.
一个领导者的错误决策可能误国。
A leader's wrong decision might harm the nation.
In this context, '误国' emphasizes the potential negative impact on the country's future due to neglecting education.