"patriot" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 爱国者

Definition

爱国者是指热爱和支持自己国家，并愿意在必要时为国家辩护的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Patriot” 通常是褒义词，也可在某些语境下带有讽刺意味（盲目忠诚）。常用于正式场合、演讲、文学、新闻报道。常见搭配有 'true patriot'。“Patriot” 和 'nationalist'（民族主义者）的意义不同，后者偏激。

Examples

He is a patriot who loves his country.

他是一个热爱自己国家的**爱国者**。

Many patriots fought for independence.

许多**爱国者**为独立而战。

A patriot stands up for their country.

**爱国者**会为自己的国家挺身而出。

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

他们称她为**爱国者**，因为她总是把社区放在第一位。

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

人们认为他是**爱国者**，但也有人觉得他只是民族主义者。

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

成为**爱国者**不仅仅是挥舞国旗，更是努力让国家变得更好。