Definition
质子 has two distinct meanings. In modern physics, it refers to the proton, a subatomic particle with a positive charge found in atomic nuclei. In ancient Chinese history, it referred to a prince sent to a neighboring state as a hostage to guarantee peace or loyalty. The historical usage is now rare, while the scientific meaning is common in academic contexts.
n.
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 fèn.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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