What does the country mean?

The word "she" in "Guo" refers to the land god, and "Guo" is the general name of the land god and the valley god. The word "she" is a land god and a valley god.

"Country" literally means the God of Land Valley. In order to pray for national peace and abundant crops, ancient monarchs went to the suburbs to worship the land and the god of grains every year, that is, to worship the country. Later, "country" was used to refer to the country. "Worries of the country", "troubles of the country", "dangers of the country" and "serving the country faithfully" all refer to worries, hidden dangers and safety of the country. This kind of article, which represents the general modern vernacular, is rarely used.

In ancient times, society refers to the god of the land, named according to its orientation: blue soil in the east, red soil in the south, white soil in the west, black soil in the north and loess in the middle. Five-color soil covers the altar surface, which is called five-color soil and actually symbolizes the country. The place, date and ceremony of offering sacrifices to the land in ancient times were also called clubs. Xiaomi refers to the god of five grains, especially the raw grain, that is, the land god who can grow five grains. This is the god of agriculture.

The political and social significance of the country;

1. Politically, the state represents the authority and sovereignty of the state and the king. Ancient emperors often regarded the country as the foundation of the country, so they would take various measures to maintain the stability and security of the country. Economically, the state represents the people's production and life. Agricultural production in ancient society depended on land and weather, so the state played a vital role in people's livelihood and economic development.

2. In the traditional culture of China, the state is regarded as a symbol of faith and culture. People express their gratitude and respect for land and food by praying and offering sacrifices to the country. The country also represents people's love and recognition of their homeland and nation. In ancient literary works, the state is often used as a symbol of national spirit.