Definition
列国 is a classical Chinese term meaning 'various states' or 'the various kingdoms,' especially in reference to the pre-Qin period. It appears in historical texts and set phrases like 春秋列国 (the states of the Spring and Autumn period). In modern Chinese, you are more likely to encounter 各国 for 'various countries' — 列国 has a literary or historical flavor.
n.
various states/kingdoms (historical or literary term)
Examples
- ，列国。Chūnqiū shíqī, liè guó zhēng bà.During the Spring and Autumn period, the various states vied for hegemony.
- 列国。Tā xiě le yì běn guānyú liè guó lìshǐ de shū.He wrote a book about the history of the various states.
- 列国。Zhè běn shū jièshào le gǔdài liè guó de wénhuà.This book introduces the culture of the ancient various states.
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