格魯吉亞 / 格鲁吉亚
Gélǔjíyà
The English phrase Georgia is translated into Chinese as 格魯吉亞 / 格鲁吉亚 (Gélǔjíyà). Wiktionary also lists 喬治亞 / 乔治亚 (Qiáozhìyà).
Meaning: country of the Caucasus (name)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 格魯吉亞 / 格鲁吉亚 | Gélǔjíyà | |
| 喬治亞 / 乔治亚 | Qiáozhìyà | Taiwan, also |
This is the name of the country in the Caucasus.
Which one should you use?
The term 喬治亞 / 乔治亚 is an alternative way to refer to Georgia.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The transcription 喬治亞 (Qiáozhìyà) is the standard form used in Taiwan, while 乔治亚 (Qiáozhìyà) is the standard form used in Mainland China.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Gélǔjíyà.
Did you know?
- The name 格魯吉亞 (Gélǔjíyà) is actually a phonetic imitation of the Russian name for the country, rather than a translation of the English name.
- If you use the term 喬治亞 (Qiáozhìyà) in Mainland China, people might think you are talking about the American state of Georgia instead of the country.
- The word 喬治 in 喬治亞 is the same set of characters used to translate the English name 'George'.
Examples in context
- 我计划去乔治亚旅行。I'm planning a trip to Georgia.
- 她来自乔治亚。She is from Georgia.
- 你去过乔治亚吗？Have you ever visited Georgia?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “georgia” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 喬治亞, 格魯吉亞, CC BY-SA 4.0.
