很有寓意的国家名字英语翻译
2025-11-13 08:47:42
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1. China - "China" itself is the English translation of the country's name. It comes from the Sanskrit word "Cina," which the ancient Persians used to refer to the region. The name is also believed to be derived from the Chinese word "Qin" (秦), referring to the first empire in China.

2. Japan - "Japan" is a transcription of "Nippon" or "Nihon," the Japanese name for the country, which means "sun-origin" or "origin of the sun" due to its location in the东方 (Dōngfāng), or the "land of the rising sun."
3. Korea - The name "Korea" comes from the kingdom of Goguryeo (고구려), one of the three ancient Korean states. The name is a transcription of the Goguryeo's name in Sino-Korean characters, "고려" (Goryeo).
4. Vietnam - "Vietnam" is a French adaptation of the word "Việt Nam," which means "south of the clouds" or "south land" in the Vietnamese language. It reflects the geographical position of the country.
5. Mongolia - The name "Mongolia" comes from the Mongolian people's self-designation "Mongol," which means "permanent," "eternal," or "lasting." The country was named after the Mongolian people by the early 16th-century Chinese.
6. Thailand - "Thailand" is the English version of the name "ไทย" (Thailand), which means "land of the free" or "free land." It refers to the people's sense of freedom and independence from foreign rule.
7. Nepal - "Nepal" is a transcription of the name "Nepāl," which means "house of Nepal" or "Nepal realm." The term refers to the ancient Nepalese kingdom.
8. Bhutan - "Bhutan" is derived from the Dzongkha word "Druk Yul," which means "Land of the Thunder Dragon." The name is a reflection of the Bhutanese people's strong sense of national identity and cultural pride.
9. Burma/Myanmar - "Burma" is an English adaptation of the Burmese name "Myanmar," which means "the land of the Myanmar people." "Myanmar" was adopted as the official name in 1989, and "Burma" was the former name of the country until then.
10. Laos - "Laos" is the French adaptation of the name "Lao," which means "people" or "ethnic group" in the Laotian language. The country is known for its rich culture and history, including the ancient kingdom of Lan Xang.
Each of these names carries a deep historical, cultural, or geographical significance.
