No. 2,418 in Chinese
太子
Crown prince.
In a sentence
太子是古代皇帝的儿子，通常被选为王位继承人。
The crown prince was the son of the ancient emperor, usually chosen as the heir to the throne.
In this sentence, '太子' is used in its historical context, referring to the crown prince or the national heir associated with a monarchy.
他在话剧中扮演了一位聪明机智的太子。
He played the role of a clever and resourceful crown prince in the stage play.
Here, '太子' represents a fictional role taken on by a performer in a theatrical context, showcasing qualities associated with a crown prince.
这家店的招牌菜叫“太子鱼”，十分受欢迎。
The signature dish of this restaurant is called 'Prince Fish,' and it's very popular.
In this instance, '太子' is used metaphorically in the name of a signature dish, indicating possibly an association with opulence or prestige.
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