No. 8,097 in Chinese
castle
A large fortified building or set of buildings, typically built in the past for protection or as a residence for royalty or nobility.
In a sentence
我们参观了位于山顶的古老城堡。
We visited the ancient castle located on the mountain top.
The word 'castle' ('城堡' in Chinese) is used here as the literal architectural structure, specifically referring to an ancient castle.
那座城堡在历史上曾经是一个防御工事。
That castle once served as a defensive fortification in history.
In this sentence, 'castle' ('城堡') is referred to as a defensive structure, highlighting its historical role in protection and warfare.
我梦中的家园是一个童话中的城堡。
My dream home is a castle from a fairy tale.
Here, 'castle' ('城堡') is used metaphorically to represent an idealized and fantastical home, often seen in fairy tales.
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