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However, there are alternative suggestions for the etymology of this word. Chinese names for China, aside from Zhongguo, include 中华; 中華; Zhōnghuá; 'central beauty', 华夏; 華夏; Huáxià; 'beautiful grandness', 神州; Shénzhōu; 'divine state' and 九州; Jiǔzhōu; 'nine states'.
The names of China are expressed differently in different languages and different times. Some of these names come from ancient times, while others are from modern times. In Chinese, the name of China is Zhōngguó (中國 / 中国, "central country") in its national language, Standard Mandarin.
While the vast majority of country names are translated into Chinese either based on sound or meaning, a few country names are a combination of both. For instance, the “new” in New Zealand is translated to 新 (xīn), meaning “new” in Chinese, while the “Zealand” part is transliterated to 西兰 (xī lán) based on the sound.
Dec 21, 2017 · China’s national identity reaches back many thousands of years – and in that national identity, the name cannot be undervalued. In the West, China is of course called China, but in its own language it’s known as ‘Zhongguo’, translating roughly to ‘Middle Kingdom.’ Here’s everything you need to know.
- Rachel Deason
- What Is The Chinese Name For China?
- Important Words to Learn
- Chinese Names For Provinces
First of all, let’s start out with the Chinese name for China itself. The official name is the People’s Republic of China (中华人民共和国 – zhōng huá rén mín gòng hé guó). It’s usually shortened to just China(中国 – zhōng guó). The name can be translated as “Middle Kingdom.” Now let’s take a look at the Chinese names for provinces, municipalities, and so on...
Before we get to the meanings of the Chinese names, there are a few words that are very useful to memorize:
Let’s take a look at the Chinese names for the different provinces, municipalities, autonomous regions, and so on. In total, there are 22 provinces (23 if you count Taiwan), five autonomous regions, four municipalities, and two SARs (Special Administrative Regions). Here are all of their names in Chinese and pinyin, followed by the translation: Isn...
Sep 29, 2021 · The literal English translation of the name "Zhongguo" (China) is “middle kingdom”. But through the course of history, the name has taken on many different meanings. It has been the source of great conflict.
Feb 3, 2021 · In China the official name for the language is 普 通 话 Pǔ tōng huà common speech. Reflecting the historical origin of the language of the Han people it is also known as 汉 语 hàn yǔ . Other names include the name for China, so you will also hear 中 文 zhōng wén where wen refers to the common written script rather than the spoken ...
