consort of a prince or duke; duchess; princess
Refers to the wife of a prince or duke, or a female member of royalty/nobility of similar rank. The exact translation depends on the specific title system (e.g., European vs. Japanese).
As a duchess, she carries out many official duties.
The princess is devoted to charity work.
Compound of 公 (duke, prince) and 妃 (princess, consort). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination directly reflects the meaning.