대국

1. 본문

"대국" (daeguk) is a Korean word that can have several meanings, depending on the context and the Hanja characters used to write it:

1. 大國 (대국): This is the most common meaning, referring to a "large country" or "great power," a nation with a large territory and significant influence.

2. 對局 (대국): This refers to a "match" or "game," specifically in board games like Baduk (Go) or Janggi (Korean chess). It signifies a contest between players.

3. 大菊 (대국): This refers to a type of large chrysanthemum flower, where the blossom's diameter is 18cm or greater.

4. Daegu (대구): It can mean a metropolitan city in the southeastern part of South Korea.

5. Cod (대구): large-headed fish.

So, the meaning of "대국" depends on how it's used.