"duchy" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 公國

Definition

由公爵或女公爵統治的領土或地區。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多為歷史或正式用語，通常指歐洲中世紀的領地，如「康沃爾公國」。與「王國」（由國王/女王統治）不同。

Examples

He inherited a large duchy from his father.

他從父親那裡繼承了一個大的**公國**。

The duchy was famous for its beautiful castles.

這個**公國**以美麗的城堡聞名。

A duchy is ruled by a duke or duchess.

**公國**由公爵或女公爵統治。

The duchy of Burgundy played a big role in European history.

勃艮第**公國**在歐洲歷史上佔有重要地位。

Many old English laws still apply in the duchy of Cornwall.

許多英國舊法律至今仍適用於康沃爾**公國**。

Back then, each duchy had its own rules and traditions.

那時，每個**公國**都有自己的規則和傳統。