"patriot" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 愛國者

Definition

愛國者是指熱愛和支持自己國家，並願意在必要時為國家辯護的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

“Patriot” 通常是正面詞，有時在某些語境下可帶有批評（指過度忠誠）。多用於正式場合、演講、文學、新聞。常見用法如 'true patriot'，不要與 'nationalist'（民族主義者）混淆，二者含義不同。

Examples

He is a patriot who loves his country.

他是一位熱愛自己國家的**愛國者**。

Many patriots fought for independence.

許多**愛國者**為獨立而戰。

A patriot stands up for their country.

**愛國者**會為自己的國家挺身而出。

They called her a patriot because she always put her community first.

他們稱她為**愛國者**，因為她總是把社區放在第一位。

People see him as a patriot, but others think he's just nationalistic.

人們認為他是**愛國者**，但也有人覺得他只是民族主義者。

Being a patriot isn't just about waving a flag—it's about working to make your country better.

成為**愛國者**不只是揮舞國旗，更是努力讓國家更好。