Word
PRC
中华人民共和国；中国
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
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a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
覆盖东亚广大领土的共产主义国家；世界上人口最多的国家
覆盖东亚广大领土的共产主义国家；世界上人口最多的国家；中华人民共和国；[计] 程序使用赁证
In use
The PRC has become a major player in global trade.
She studied Chinese law to better understand the legal system of the PRC.
Many tourists visit the PRC to see the Great Wall and other historic sites.
the PRC
作为专有名词，通常与定冠词连用。
The PRC has the world's largest population.
中华人民共和国拥有世界上最多的人口。
the PRC's + noun
所有格形式，修饰名词。
The PRC's economy has grown rapidly.
中华人民共和国的经济发展迅速。
in the PRC
用于表示地点或范围。
The law applies only in the PRC.
该法律仅适用于中华人民共和国境内。
Common mistakes
PRC is a permanent member of the UN Security Council.The PRC is a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
PRC作为专有名词缩写，在句中作主语时通常需要加定冠词the。
He is a PRC student.He is a student from the PRC.
PRC是国家名称缩写，不能直接修饰人，应改为‘来自PRC的学生’或使用Chinese。
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Learner notes
Grammar Note
专有名词，通常不加冠词
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