baak6 maa5 wong4 zi2白馬王子白马王子
Jyutpingbaak6 maa5 wong4 zi2
Yalebaahk máh wòhng jí
Definition
Prince Charming; a fairy tale character who rescues princesses, or figuratively, an ideal male partner.
- Prince Charming; a recurring fairy-tale character who rescues princesses
- figurativean ideal male lover or partner
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used to describe a woman's romantic ideal rather than a literal prince. It carries a slightly cynical or teasing tone when used in conversation, often implying that the person being described is too perfect to exist. It is frequently used to ground someone who has unrealistic expectations about dating.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
When she was young, she often fantasized about meeting her Prince Charming.
Related words
Common phrases
to look for a Prince Charming
the Prince Charming in one's heart
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a literal prince in a historical or political context, as it is strictly a romantic or fairy-tale metaphor. It is also gender-specific and would sound very strange if used to describe a woman.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
