No. 289 in Danish
kina
"China" (a country in East Asia).
In a sentence
Jeg rejste til Kina sidste sommer.
I traveled to China last summer.
Here, 'Kina' is used as the proper noun referring to the country China.
Kina producerer mange elektroniske apparater.
China produces many electronic devices.
In this sentence, 'Kina' refers to the country China as a global manufacturer.
På skolen lærte vi om Kina og dens historie.
At school, we learned about China and its history.
Here, 'Kina' is used to refer to the country while emphasizing its historical aspects in an educational context.
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