卡塔尔

kǎ tǎ ěr
proper nounIntermediate Qatar
formal

The official name of the sovereign state of Qatar, located on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia.

卡塔尔以其丰富的石油和天然气资源而闻名。

Qatar is known for its abundant oil and natural gas resources.

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The name 'Qatar' is derived from the Arabic word 'قطر' (Qaṭar), which may mean 'to fall' or 'to descend,' possibly referring to the area's terrain or the falling of rain.

Collocations

卡塔尔半岛Qatar Peninsula卡塔尔世界杯Qatar World Cup

Related Phrases

卡塔尔半岛phrase
Qatar Peninsula

💡Pro Tip

Pronunciation Tip

The tones in '卡塔尔' (kǎ tǎ ěr) are crucial for correct pronunciation. The first syllable is third tone, the second is third tone, and the third is third tone.

Gold Rule

Geographical Context

When referring to Qatar, it is important to note that it is a sovereign state and not a region or city.

📖Word Origin

The name 'Qatar' is derived from the Arabic word 'قطر' (Qaṭar), which may mean 'to fall' or 'to descend,' possibly referring to the area's terrain or the falling of rain. The exact origin is debated among historians.

📝Usage Notes

In Chinese, '卡塔尔' is the standard transliteration of the country's name. It is always written with the same characters and is not used metaphorically or idiomatically.

Word Breakdown

card" or "to block
prefix
+
tower
root
+
you" or "thus
suffix
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