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全国 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
全国quánguówhole nationHSK 2, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #2162, Easy
全国quánguónationwideHSK 2, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #2162, Easy
全国quánguócountrywideHSK 2, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #2162, Easy
全国quánguónationalHSK 2, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #2162, Easy
quánguó(quan2guo2)quan guo T2
  1. 1whole nation
  2. 2nationwide
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March 24, 2026

全国(全國)quánguó(quan2guo2)

全国 (quánguó) refers to the entirety of a nation or country, indicating something that spans across all regions within that nation. It is commonly used in contexts such as nationwide policies, events, and statistics, emphasizing inclusivity across the entire country.

Strokes14Frequency#2162DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note

In China, the concept of '全国' is significant during events like the National Day celebrations, which emphasize unity across all provinces and regions, showcasing the importance of national identity.

Memory Tip

Imagine a map of China where every part is connected by a golden thread, symbolizing '全' (whole) and '国' (country). The '全' can be envisioned as a circle embracing all, representing inclusiveness, while '国' resembles a house, indicating a place where everyone resides together as one nation.

Meanings of 全国

quánguó(quan2guo2)
1whole nation
2nationwide
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全国Simplified
全國Traditional
14Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L2ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1

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Quick Contrast

全国 (quánguó) vs 全部 (quánbù) — use 全国 when referring specifically to the entire nation, while 全部 is more general, indicating all parts of a whole without a national context.

Usage Notes

Be aware that '全国' is typically used in formal contexts, such as government announcements or official reports. A common mistake is using it in informal conversations where simpler terms like '国内' (domestic) might be more appropriate. Ensure to use the correct tones, as mispronouncing them could alter meaning.

HSK Study Tips

While '全国' is not explicitly listed in the HSK vocabulary, it serves as a practical example of combining characters to form compound words. Learners should focus on recognizing how '全' and '国' can be used in various contexts to expand their vocabulary related to governance and social issues.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 全国 with '国内' (domestic) and use them interchangeably. For instance, saying '全国产品' (national products) when they mean 'domestic products' is incorrect; use '国内产品' instead.

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Component Characters

全quánall
HSK 46 strokes入
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国guócountry
HSK 18 strokes囗
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How to say whole nation in Chinese

“whole nation” in Chinese is全国quánguó

全国 (quánguó) refers to the entirety of a nation or country, indicating something that spans across all regions within that nation. It is commonly used in contexts such as nationwide policies, events, and statistics, emphasizing inclusivity across the entire country.

When to use 全国

Be aware that '全国' is typically used in formal contexts, such as government announcements or official reports. A common mistake is using it in informal conversations where simpler terms like '国内' (domestic) might be more appropriate. Ensure to use the correct tones, as mispronouncing them could alter meaning.

全国 or something close to it

全国 (quánguó) vs 全部 (quánbù) — use 全国 when referring specifically to the entire nation, while 全部 is more general, indicating all parts of a whole without a national context.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 全国 with '国内' (domestic) and use them interchangeably. For instance, saying '全国产品' (national products) when they mean 'domestic products' is incorrect; use '国内产品' instead.

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全国 means 'whole nation' or 'nationwide', referring to something that encompasses the entire country.

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