siu3 dung1少東少东
Definition
The shop owner's son; the young boss.
How it's used
Refers specifically to the son of a business owner who is expected to inherit or manage the family enterprise. It carries a slightly formal or traditional business connotation compared to the more casual or sometimes sarcastic term 太子爺. While it implies a position of privilege, it is often used in a descriptive, neutral sense when discussing who is currently running or involved in a family business.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a general term for any son of a wealthy person. It is strictly tied to the context of a business or shop ownership, making it inappropriate to use for someone whose family wealth comes from other sources like real estate or investments unless they are actively involved in the family firm.
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