中華人民共和国
Chūka Minkoku KyōwakokuThe official name of the country commonly known as China, governed by the Communist Party of China.
中華人民共和国は1949年に成立しました。
The People's Republic of China was established in 1949.
This term is used in formal contexts, such as official documents, news reports, and diplomatic communications.
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💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Casual Usage
Use '中華人民共和国' in formal or official contexts, while '中国' is more common in everyday speech.
⚡Gold Rule
Official Name
Always use '中華人民共和国' when referring to the country in formal or diplomatic contexts.
📖Word Origin
The term '中華人民共和国' is composed of '中華' (Chūka, meaning 'China'), '民' (min, meaning 'people'), '国' (koku, meaning 'country'), and '共和国' (kyōwakoku, meaning 'republic'). It was officially adopted in 1949 when the Communist Party established the modern Chinese state.
📝Usage Notes
In Japanese, '中華人民共和国' is the formal and official name for China. In everyday conversation, '中国' (Chūgoku) is more commonly used. The term is often abbreviated as '中国' in casual contexts.