Definitions

bāng (noun) country; nation; state

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. ⻏ represents the meaning and represents the sound.

About

The character "邦" is structured with the radical "阝", which derives from "邑" and denotes a settlement or territorial area, combined with the component "丰" that historically provided a phonetic element. Etymologically, it originally represented feudal states or domains, conveying the concept of a politically defined territory within ancient systems of rule. Over time, its meaning expanded from these specific feudal holdings to encompass the general notion of a nation or country, and it is now employed in modern compounds that address aspects of statehood and diplomatic engagements.

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Example Sentences Hide

两国交正常化。

Liǎng guó bāngjiāo zhèngcháng huà.

The diplomatic relations between the two countries are normalized.

我们来自不同的

Wǒmen láizì bùtóng de bāng.

We come from different states.

这个有丰富的资源。

Zhège bāng yǒu fēngfù de zīyuán.

This state has abundant resources.

际合作非常重要。

Bāng jì hézuò fēi cháng zhòngyào.

Inter-state cooperation is very important.

他们建立了新的联

Tāmen jiànlì le xīn de liánbāng.

They established a new federation.

政府宣布了一项新政策。

Bāng zhèngfǔ xuānbù le yī xiàng xīn zhèngcè.

The state government announced a new policy.

立法机构中,代表们讨论了经济问题。

Zài bāng lìfǎ jīgòu zhōng, dàibiǎo men tǎolùn le jīngjì wèntí.

In the state legislative body, representatives discussed economic issues.

通过际条约,各国承诺共同维护区域和平。

Tōngguò bāng jì tiáoyuē, gè guó chéngnuò gòngtóng wéihù qūyù hépíng.

Through inter-state treaties, countries pledged to jointly maintain regional peace.