prince; son of a king or emperor
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prince; son of a king or emperor
formalRefers specifically to a male child of a sovereign ruler (king, emperor). Used in both historical and modern contexts, including for royalty in other countries. Distinct from 亲王 (qīn wáng), which can refer to a prince by title (e.g., uncle of the king).
Zhè这
wèi位
wáng王
zǐ子
jiāng将
jì继
chéng承
wáng王
wèi位
。
This prince will inherit the throne.
Tóng童
huà话
gù故
shi事
lǐ里
，
wáng王
zǐ子
tōng通
cháng常
huì会
zhěng拯
jiù救
gōng公
zhǔ主
。
In fairy tales, the prince usually rescues the princess.
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Yīng英
guó国
de的
Chá查
ěr尔
sī斯
wáng王
zǐ子
hòu后
lái来
chéng成
wéi为
le了
guó国
wáng王
。
Britain's Prince Charles later became king.
Zài在
gǔ古
dài代
，
wáng王
zǐ子
de的
jiào教
yù育
fēi非
cháng常
yán严
gé格
。
In ancient times, the education of princes was very strict.