🇬🇧🇨🇳 domestic - 国内的 : English Lesson

Meaning of "domestic" ("国内的"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

The word “domestic” is an adjective that describes something related to the home, family, or life inside a country. It can be used to talk about things that happen at home (like chores or pets that live with people), or it can describe things that belong to or happen in one’s own country (like domestic flights or products made locally). It helps us tell the difference between things that are local and things that come from other places.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The dog’s idea of domestic work is digging holes in the backyard.

Our domestic cat acts like a lion… until the vacuum turns on.

Dad’s idea of domestic chores is making sure the TV remote works.

Domestic flights are like bus rides… except in the sky.

Dad said we’re eating domestic food tonight… then ordered pizza.

Lucy had a small domestic cat on the sofa. She packed a small bag for a domestic train to see her mother. Domestic dishes and toys sat on the table. At the domestic market she bought bread and tea. She came home to warm domestic life, hugged her mother, smiled, and the cat jumped up.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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