Definition
北国 is a literary term referring to the northern part of a country, especially China. Unlike the more general 北方 (north), 北国 carries poetic and nostalgic connotations, often evoking imagery of vast snow-covered landscapes. You will typically encounter it in classical poetry, essays, and formal writing.
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(literary) the northern region of a countryespecially China
Examples
- 北国。Zhè shǒu shīgē miáohuì le běi guó de zhuànglì jǐngsè.This poem depicts the magnificent scenery of the northern region.
- 北国，。Tā cóngxiǎo zài běi guó zhǎngdà, duì nàlǐ de hánlěng xíguàn le.He grew up in the north and is used to the cold there.
- 北国，。běi guó de dōngtiān suīrán hánlěng, dàn yǒuzhe dútè de měi.Although the winter in the north is cold, it has a unique beauty.
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