English–Chinese
“princess” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyingōng zhǔ
Example
妈妈常说我不是公主，要自己做家务。mā mā cháng shuō wǒ bú shì gōng zhǔ yào zì jǐ zuò jiā wù
Mom often says I'm not a princess and need to do my own chores.
How to say “princess” in Chinese
“Princess” in Chinese is 公主 (gōng zhǔ).
A daughter born into a royal family whose place in the dynasty gives her a recognized court identity.
Example sentences with 公主
她不喜欢被当成公主，更愿意独立生活。tā bù xǐ huān bèi dàng chéng gōng zhǔ gèng yuàn yì dú lì shēng huó
She does not like being treated as a princess and would rather live independently.
Tips for using 公主
- Everyday use can point to a person's privileged treatment rather than royal birth, which makes the word useful for describing social behavior as well as court figures.