小国 (xiǎo guó) — small nation, small state (a country with a small territory or population)

Definition

Examples

• 这个小国在国际上发挥着重要作用。
  Zhè ge xiǎo guó zài guó jì shàng fā huī zhe zhòng yào zuò yòng.
  This small nation plays an important role internationally.
• 许多小国靠旅游业发展经济。
  Xǔ duō xiǎo guó kào lǚ yóu yè fā zhǎn jīng jì.
  Many small nations rely on tourism to develop their economy.
• 一些小国的资源虽然不多，但人民很幸福。
  Yì xiē xiǎo guó de zī yuán suī rán bù duō, dàn rén mín hěn xìng fú.
  Although some small nations have few resources, their people are very happy.