zan1 ming6 tin1 zi2真命天子

Jyutpingzan1 ming6 tin1 zi2

Yalejān mihng tīn jí

Definition

One's Mr. Right or soulmate; also refers to the emperor chosen by heaven.

Mr. Right; one's soulmate or ideal partner
literarythe emperor chosen by heaven

colloquialpeopleemotion

How it's used

Originally referring to a person destined by fate to be the emperor, this term has evolved into a romantic metaphor for a soulmate. It carries a sense of destiny and inevitability, implying that the person is the only one meant for you. It is often used in casual conversation when discussing relationships or ideal partners.

Examples

keoi5佢hai6係mai6咪nei5你wan2搵gan2緊go2嗰go3個zan1真ming6命tin1天zi2子aa4呀？

Is he the Mr. Right you have been looking for?

ngo5我zung6仲mei6未jyu6遇dou3到ngo5我ge3嘅zan1真ming6命tin1天zi2子。

I have not yet met my Mr. Right.

Common phrases

wan2搵dou3到zan1真ming6命tin1天zi2子

to find one's Mr. Right

dang2等doi6待zan1真ming6命tin1天zi2子

to wait for one's Mr. Right

Common mistake

Avoid using this term to describe just any boyfriend or casual partner, as it specifically implies a fated, long-term connection. It sounds overly dramatic or cheesy if used too early in a relationship.