neoi5 wong4女皇
Jyutpingneoi5 wong4
Yalenéuih wòngh
Definition
Empress
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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.
Measure word
wai6位waihExamples
keoi5 hou2 ci5 go3 neoi5 wong4 gam3 seng4 jat6 giu3 jan4 fuk6 si6 keoi5
佢好似個女皇咁，成日叫人服侍佢。
She acts like an empress, always telling people to serve her.
nei5 zi1 m4 zi1 bin1 go3 gwok3 gaa1 zung6 jau5 neoi5 wong4 aa4
你知唔知邊個國家仲有女皇呀？
Do you know which countries still have a queen regnant?
Related words
Common phrases
jing1 neoi5 wong4
英女皇
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.
Tone guide
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