sing4 bou2城堡
Jyutpingsing4 bou2
Yalesìhng bóu
Definition
Castle; a fortified building historically serving as a private residence and a small military base.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to historical fortified structures found in Europe or the Middle East, rather than generic palaces or large mansions. When talking about fantasy settings or children's play, it is the standard term used for both real stone castles and imaginary ones built from sand or blocks.
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zo2座jóExamples
They went to Europe to visit that castle.
Did you ever play at building sandcastles when you were little?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word for modern luxury houses or Chinese imperial palaces, as those are better described as 豪宅 or 宮殿 respectively.
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