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Chinese
yīngguó
Meaning: the United Kingdom; Britain
Part of Speech: Noun, Proper noun

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Example

我第一次去英國旅行時,最驚訝的是街上的紅色巴士。
我第一次去英国旅行时,最惊讶的是街上的红色巴士。
When I first traveled to the United Kingdom, I was most surprised by the red buses in the streets.

Usage Notes

This proper noun names the United Kingdom. In everyday English, Britain is often used informally, though the two names are not identical in every political or geographic context.

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