Chinese

chéngbǎo
Meaning: castle
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

城
堡

Example sentences

This ancient castle is situated on the top of the mountain.
這座城堡有堅固的防禦系統。
这座城堡有坚固的防御系统。
This castle has a strong defense system.
公主住在一座美麗的城堡裡。
公主住在一座美丽的城堡里。
The princess lives in a beautiful castle.
王子住在城堡裡。
王子住在城堡里。
The prince lives in the castle.
這座城堡的防衛非常森嚴,很難被攻破。
这座城堡的防卫非常森严,很难被攻破。
The defense of this castle is very strict; it is difficult to break through.
這條地道通往城堡。
这条地道通往城堡。
This tunnel leads to the castle.
這位公爵住在一座宏偉的城堡裡。
这位公爵住在一座宏伟的城堡里。
The duke lives in a magnificent castle.
這座古老的城堡有一個高聳的塔樓。
这座古老的城堡有一个高耸的塔楼。
This ancient castle has a towering tower.

Usage Notes

Refers to a large building, typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack.

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