B1 adjective Neutral

国际

/ku̯ɔ˧˥ t͡ɕi˥˩/

Involving two or more nations; existing or occurring between nations.

Examples

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1

国际贸易对全球经济至关重要。

International trade is vital to the global economy.

2

这篇论文发表在一家国际学术期刊上。

This paper was published in an international academic journal.

3

会议讨论了当前的国际形势。

The meeting discussed the current international situation.

Word Family

Noun
国际化
Verb
国际化
Adjective
国际
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Memory Tip

Think of '国' (country) and '际' (border/between). Between the borders of countries.

Quick Quiz

气候变化是一个需要___合作才能解决的问题。

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

Examples

1

国际贸易对全球经济至关重要。

business

International trade is vital to the global economy.

2

这篇论文发表在一家国际学术期刊上。

academic

This paper was published in an international academic journal.

3

会议讨论了当前的国际形势。

formal

The meeting discussed the current international situation.

4

这个机场有许多国际航班。

everyday

This airport has many international flights.

5

他现在可是国际大明星了。

informal

He is an international superstar now.

Word Family

Noun
国际化
Verb
国际化
Adjective
国际

Common Collocations

国际贸易 international trade
国际标准 international standard
国际社会 international community
国际合作 international cooperation
国际形势 international situation

Common Phrases

国际惯例

international practice

国际舞台

international stage

国际象棋

chess (international chess)

Often Confused With

国际 vs 全球

全球 (global) encompasses the whole world; 国际 (international) specifically refers to relations between nations.

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS Task 2 essays discussing global issues.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid using it as a noun to mean 'the world'; it's usually an adjective.

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Memory Tip

Think of '国' (country) and '际' (border/between). Between the borders of countries.

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Word Origin

From '国' (nation) and '际' (between/border).

Grammar Patterns

国际 + Noun

Quick Quiz

气候变化是一个需要___合作才能解决的问题。

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

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