公主

• 拼音: gōng zhǔ
• 汉字拆解: 公 = duke, indicating nobility; 主 = 丶 (flame) on 王 (king), meaning master/host — together 'noble lady'

含义

Princess. The daughter of a monarch.

Literally the daughter of an emperor or king. In modern usage, often used affectionately or teasingly for girls: 小公主 (little princess), 公主病 (princess syndrome — being spoiled and demanding), 公主梦 (princess dream). Popular in children's culture, fairy tales, and Disney-influenced media.

例句

1. 每个小女孩心里都有一个公主梦，梦想穿上漂亮的长裙。
2. 这部动画片讲述的是一位勇敢的公主拯救王国的故事。
3. 她被家人宠得有些公主病，什么事都要别人伺候。

用法指南

语境: royalty, children, affection

语气: affectionate

正确说法

• 她打扮得像个小公主。(She's dressed up like a little princess.)
• 灰姑娘最后变成了公主。(Cinderella eventually became a princess.)

错误说法

• 用'公主病'夸人 (Don't use 公主病 as a compliment — it's a criticism meaning spoiled and demanding)

起源与历史

Compound of 公 (duke, lord — here indicating royalty) + 主 (master, lord). Originally referred to daughters of nobles, later specifically to royal princesses.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal