gwok3 dou6國度国度

Jyutpinggwok3 dou6

Yalegwok douh

名詞

Definition

A country, state, nation, realm, or place.

neutralplaces

How it's used

This term carries a slightly poetic or literary weight, often used to describe a place in an idealized or abstract sense rather than just a political entity. It is frequently paired with adjectives to evoke a specific atmosphere, such as a land of dreams or a land of freedom. While it can mean country, it is less common in everyday administrative or casual conversation than 國家.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

nei1呢dou6度hai6係jat1一go3個cung1充mun5滿hei1希mong6望ge3嘅gwok3國dou6度。

This place is a land full of hope.

nei5你zung1鍾ji3意heoi3去bin1邊go3個gwok3國dou6度leoi5旅hang4行aa4呀？

Which country do you like to travel to?

Common phrases

zi6自jau4由ge3嘅gwok3國dou6度

land of freedom

mung6夢waan6幻gwok3國dou6度

dreamland

Common mistake

Avoid using this word in mundane contexts like filling out government forms or discussing simple geography, as it sounds overly dramatic or flowery. Use 國家 for standard references to countries.