Definition

Noun: - Favorite concubine; beloved consort: A term, often used historically or figuratively, referring to a concubine or secondary wife who is the most loved or favored by a king or emperor. It carries an archaic and literary tone.

Usage Examples

• (She was the king's favorite concubine.)
• (Within the palace, that beloved consort held great power.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "ái phi" is primarily found in historical contexts, literature, or figurative speech to denote a specially favored woman in a polygamous royal household. It is not used in modern contexts for romantic relationships.

Variants and Related Words

• Phi tần (n): A general term for imperial concubines or consorts.
• Cung phi (n): Palace consort; a woman of the imperial harem.
• Ái thê (n, modern): Beloved wife (a modern, non-royal term).

Synonyms

• Favorite consort
• Beloved concubine
• Royal favorite

Related Idioms

• Được sủng ái như ái phi: To be doted on like a favorite concubine. This idiom describes someone receiving exceptional favor and affection from a person in authority.
  • Cô ấy được giám đốc sủng ái như ái phi. (She is doted on by the director like a favorite consort.)

noun

1. favorite queen