蒙古
Měnggǔ
The English phrase Mongolia is translated into Chinese as 蒙古 (Měnggǔ). Wiktionary also lists 蒙古國 / 蒙古国 (Měnggǔguó).
Meaning: East Asian country (name)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 蒙古 | Měnggǔ |
| 蒙古國 / 蒙古国 | Měnggǔguó |
The standard and common way to say Mongolia in Chinese is 蒙古 (Měnggǔ).
Which one should you use?
Use 蒙古國 (Měnggǔguó) to refer specifically to the sovereign nation of Mongolia, whereas 蒙古 (Měnggǔ) can refer to the ethnic group or the region more generally.
Is it said differently in some regions?
内蒙古 (Nèi Ménggǔ) refers to Inner Mongolia, an autonomous region located within China. 外蒙古 (wài Ménggǔ) means Outer Mongolia.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the suffix 人 (rén), meaning person, to 蒙古 creates the term for a Mongolian person or the Mongolian people 蒙古人.
How do you pronounce it?
Měnggǔ
Did you know?
- The character 蒙 in 蒙古 can also mean 'to deceive' or 'to be ignorant' in other contexts, though it carries no such meaning when referring to the country.
- The Chinese term 蒙古 is an early phonetic borrowing from the Jurchen language rather than a direct translation of the Mongol name for themselves.
- In Chinese history, the term 蒙古 became synonymous with the 'Yuan Dynasty' in many textbooks, linking the ethnic group's name to a specific imperial era.
Examples in context
- 我來自蒙古國。I am from Mongolia.This sentence is useful for stating your place of origin using 蒙古.Tatoeba #13519334 by LeviHighway, translation #13151215 by atitarev
- 中国与蒙古隔着万里长城。China and Mongolia are separated by the Great Wall of China.This sentence is useful for describing the geographical separation between China and 蒙古.Tatoeba #876374 by GlossaMatik, translation #876378 by CN
- 蒙古被俄羅斯和中國所包夾。Mongolia is sandwiched between Russia and China.This sentence is useful for describing how 蒙古 is positioned between Russia and China.Tatoeba #13254398 by mimosawang, translation #13254487 by atitarev
- 请问，怎么去蒙古 (Qǐngwèn, zěnme qù Ménggǔ)?Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to Mongolia?
- 蒙古以其美丽的风景而闻名 (Ménggǔ yǐ qí měilì de fēngjǐng ér wénmíng).Mongolia is known for its beautiful landscapes.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their travel plans.
- 俊杰 Junjie我想明年去蒙古旅行。Wǒ xiǎng míngnián qù Měnggǔ lǚxíng.I want to travel to Mongolia next year.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen蒙古的风景真的很漂亮。Měnggǔ de fēngjǐng zhēnde hěn piàoliang.The scenery in Mongolia is really beautiful.
- 俊杰 Junjie对，我想去那里骑马。Duì, wǒ xiǎng qù nàlǐ qímǎ.Right, I want to go horse riding there.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen那听起来太棒了，俊杰！Nà tīngqǐlái tài bàng le, Jùnjié!That sounds great, Junjie!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mongolia” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 蒙古, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
