gung1 zyu2 beng6公主病
Definition
Princess syndrome; narcissistic, self-centered, and spoiled behavior in women.
How it's used
Princess syndrome is almost exclusively used as a pejorative label for women who are perceived as entitled or demanding in relationships. While it describes a personality trait, it is frequently used to criticize someone for failing to perform traditional domestic tasks or for expecting their partner to provide constant financial and emotional support. The term carries a strong social judgment and is rarely used in a neutral or clinical context.
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Do not confuse this with actual medical conditions or clinical narcissism, as it is a social label rather than a psychological diagnosis. It is also specifically gendered and would sound highly unusual if applied to men, who would instead be described using terms like 大少爺脾氣.
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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.
