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The Chinese word 公主 is formed by combining 公, which in this context means duke or nobleman, and 主, meaning master or lord; it originated from the historical practice where a sovereign's daughter, upon marriage to a duke, became the mistress of his household, thus being referred to as the duke's master.

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公主住在城堡里。

Gōngzhǔ zhù zài chéngbǎo lǐ.

The princess lives in the castle.

美丽的公主喜欢唱歌。

Měilì de gōngzhǔ xǐhuān chànggē.

The beautiful princess likes to sing.

公主穿上了漂亮的裙子。

Gōngzhǔ chuān shàngle piàoliang de qúnzi.

The princess put on a beautiful dress.

公主在花园里和朋友们玩耍。

Gōngzhǔ zài huāyuán lǐ hé péngyǒumen wánshuǎ.

The princess is playing with friends in the garden.

公主的善良感动了所有的人。

Gōngzhǔ de shànliáng gǎndòngle suǒyǒu de rén.

The princess's kindness moved everyone.

Word Definition - 公主

gōng zhǔ princess

Individual Character Details

公 gōng
主 zhǔ