taai3 zi2 je2太子爺太子爷

Jyutpingtaai3 zi2 je2

Yaletaai jí yé

Definition

The son of a boss; a young man born into a wealthy family who is heir to the family business.

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How it's used

This term is frequently used in a sarcastic or mocking tone to describe someone who acts entitled or lazy because of their wealthy background. While it literally refers to the son of a business owner, it is often applied to any young man who seems to have everything handed to him on a silver platter. It carries a strong connotation of privilege and lack of real world experience.

Measure word

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Examples

keoi5佢lou5老dau6豆hai6係daai6大lou5老baan2闆，keoi5佢gang2梗hai6係taai3太zi2子je2爺laa1啦。

His dad is the big boss, so of course he is the boss's son.

nei5你ji5以wai4為zi6自gei2己hai6係taai3太zi2子je2爺aa4呀？zou6做je5嘢kan4勤lik6力di1啲laa1啦。

Do you think you are the boss's son? Work a bit harder.

Common phrases

gung1公si1司taai3太zi2子je2爺

the boss's son at the company

Common mistake

Do not use this to refer to a literal prince in a historical or royal context, as it is strictly reserved for business or family wealth settings. Using it to describe a royal figure will sound confusing or unintentionally humorous.