质子 (zhì zǐ) — proton (physics); (historical) prince sent as a hostage to another state
Definition
Two unrelated meanings share this word: in physics, 'proton' (a particle in the atomic nucleus); in history, a 'hostage prince' — a royal son sent to a foreign court as a political guarantee.
noun
proton (physics)(historical) prince sent as a hostage to another state
Examples
- 质子。zhì zǐ Shì yuán zǐ hé de zhòng yào zǔ chéng bù fen.Protons are an important component of the atomic nucleus.
- ，质子。Zài gǔ dài, zhì zǐ bèi sòng dào lín guó yǐ què bǎo hé píng.In ancient times, a prince was sent as a hostage to a neighboring state to ensure peace.
- 质子。Kē xué jiā zhèng zài yán jiū zhì zǐ de nèi bù jié gòu.Scientists are studying the internal structure of protons.
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