民国 (Mín guó) — Republic of China (1912-1949)
Definition
民国 refers to the Republic of China era (1912–1949), often used as a historical period marker (e.g. 民国时期). Distinct from 中华民国, the official name of the government on Taiwan.
noun
Republic of China (1912-1949)
Examples
- 民国。Mín guó Shí qī shì zhōng guó wén huà fā zhǎn de zhòng yào jiē duàn.The Republic of China period was an important stage in Chinese cultural development.
- 民国。Xǔ duō Mín guó shí qī de jiàn zhù zhì jīn réng rán bǎo liú.Many buildings from the Republic of China period are still preserved today.
- 民国。Tā yán jiū Mín guó lì shǐ yǐ jīng èr shí nián le.He has been studying Republic of China history for twenty years.
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