民國

Noun

 * 1) republic

Usage notes

 * is usually used to refer to the pre-1949 Republic of China, its modern counterpart, or the Republic of Korea. For other republics, is used.

Proper noun

 * 1)  Republic of China during 1912–1949 before its retreat to Taiwan
 * 2) the Republic of China era
 * 1) the Republic of China era