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王女 (wángnǚ) — use 公主 (gōngzhǔ) when referring to a princess in a broader cultural or fairy tale context, while 王女 (wángnǚ) is more specific to a daughter of a king in a formal or literary sense.
Be cautious with the tone; '公' is pronounced with a high level tone (gōng) while '主' has a falling tone (zhǔ). It’s often used in formal contexts. Common collocations include '皇室公主' (royal princess) and '公主梦' (princess dream), which relate to aspirations of nobility.
As an HSK Level 5 word, 公主 connects well with other terms related to royalty and social status, such as '王' (king) and '皇后' (queen). Students should focus on the characters' radicals and their meanings to deepen understanding.
Learners often confuse the tones, pronouncing it incorrectly as 'gōngzhǔ' with both syllables in a high tone. The correct pronunciation is 'gōngzhǔ' with '公' high and '主' falling.
Pronunciation of 公主
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Component Characters
How to say princess in Chinese
“princess” in Chinese is公主
公主 (gōngzhǔ) refers to a princess, specifically the daughter of a king or emperor. This term is commonly used in fairy tales, historical contexts, and modern discussions about royalty, embodying qualities of nobility and grace.
When to use 公主
Be cautious with the tone; '公' is pronounced with a high level tone (gōng) while '主' has a falling tone (zhǔ). It’s often used in formal contexts. Common collocations include '皇室公主' (royal princess) and '公主梦' (princess dream), which relate to aspirations of nobility.
公主 or something close to it
王女 (wángnǚ) — use 公主 (gōngzhǔ) when referring to a princess in a broader cultural or fairy tale context, while 王女 (wángnǚ) is more specific to a daughter of a king in a formal or literary sense.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse the tones, pronouncing it incorrectly as 'gōngzhǔ' with both syllables in a high tone. The correct pronunciation is 'gōngzhǔ' with '公' high and '主' falling.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 公主
You pronounce it as gōngzhǔ, with a high tone on 公 and a falling tone on 主.
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