公主
gōng zhǔ HSK 5

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📚 Example Sentences

公主住在美丽的城堡里。
Gōngzhǔ zhù zài měilì de chéngbǎo lǐ.
The princess lives in a beautiful castle.
小女孩想成为一位公主。
Xiǎo nǚhái xiǎng chéngwéi yī wèi gōngzhǔ.
The little girl wants to become a princess.
公主的故事很受欢迎。
Gōngzhǔ de gùshi hěn shòu huānyíng.
The story of the princess is very popular.
公主很漂亮。
Gōngzhǔ hěn piàoliang.
The princess is very beautiful.
她是公主。
Tā shì gōngzhǔ.
She is a princess.

💡 Memory Tip

Break down the characters: 公 (gōng) can mean 'public' or 'royal,' and 主 (zhǔ) means 'master' or 'ruler.' Think of a 'public master' or 'royal ruler'—a princess who is a prominent female figure in royalty.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is standard and neutral, used in both spoken and written Chinese across formal and informal contexts. It is common in stories, media, historical discussions, and as a term of endearment or compliment to describe someone as graceful or regal.

📖 Grammar Points

公主 is typically used as a subject, object, or modifier in a sentence. It can be part of noun phrases, e.g., 美丽的公主 (beautiful princess). It is not commonly used with measure words in modern contexts, but historically, 位 (wèi) can be used respectfully, e.g., 一位公主.

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese culture, 公主 has historical significance in imperial dynasties and is a popular figure in folklore and modern media. The term 公主病 (princess sickness) is a modern, slightly negative slang for someone who is overly pampered or self-centered.

🔄 Similar Words

王妃 (wángfēi) means 'princess consort' or 'queen,' referring to the wife of a prince or king, whereas 公主 specifically denotes a female born into royalty. 女王 (nǚwáng) means 'queen,' a female monarch who rules.

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