neoi5 wong4女皇
Jyutpingneoi5 wong4
Yalenéuih wòhng
Definition
Empress or queen regnant; a female sovereign ruler.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a female monarch who holds power in her own right, rather than a queen consort who is merely the wife of a king. In Hong Kong, it is most frequently encountered in the phrase 英女皇 when referring to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Using it to describe someone who is demanding or bossy is a common metaphorical extension.
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She acts like an empress, always telling people to serve her.
Do you know which countries still have a queen regnant?
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Common phrases
Queen of the United Kingdom
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 王后, which refers to a queen consort. Using 女皇 to describe a queen consort is technically incorrect as it implies she is the sovereign ruler.
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