TheVietnameseword "ái quốc" means "patriot" or "toloveone'scountry." It is usedtodescribesomeonewhohas a strongloveanddevotionfortheirhomelandand is oftenassociatedwithactionsthatsupport or defendthenation.
Usage Instructions:
"Ái quốc" is commonlyusedtorefertoindividualswhoactivelypromotetheircountry'sinterests or fightforitsfreedomand rights.
It can be used in bothformalandinformalcontextswhentalkingaboutsomeone'sdedicationtotheircountry.
While "ái quốc" primarilyreferstopatriotism, it can alsoimply a sense of responsibilitytowardsthecommunityanditswelfare, emphasizingthatloveforone'scountryincludescaringforfellow citizens.
Synonyms:
"Yêunước" (tolovethecountry) - a similartermthatemphasizesloveforthenation.
"Tổ quốc" (fatherland) - oftenused in contextsdiscussingloyaltytothenation.