People's Republic of China
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A sovereign state in East Asia: The People's Republic of China is the official name of the country commonly known as China. It is a socialist state governed by a single party.
- A geopolitical entity: Refers to the mainland territory under the jurisdiction of the government in Beijing, distinct from other Chinese-administered regions.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The People's Republic of China was founded in 1949.
- Diplomatic relations were established with the People's Republic of China.
Advanced Usage
- In formal and diplomatic contexts: The full name "People's Republic of China" is used to denote official state-to-state interactions and in legal documents to specify the governing authority.
- The treaty was signed between France and the People's Republic of China.
Variants and Related Words
- China (Proper noun): The common short form used in general contexts to refer to the same country.
- China has a long and rich history.
- PRC (Abbreviation, Proper noun): A common initialism for the People's Republic of China.
- The PRC is a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
Synonyms
- Mainland China: Often used in specific contexts to distinguish it from Taiwan.
- Communist China: A historical and political term emphasizing its governing ideology.
Related Phrases
- Government of the People's Republic of China: Refers specifically to the central administrative authority.
- The policy was announced by the Government of the People's Republic of China.
Noun
- a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world