Definition

1. Noun:
   • King's grandson: A male grandchild of a reigning or former king.
   • Queen's grandson: A male grandchild of a reigning or former queen.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Hoàng tôn được giáo dục rất cẩn thận trong cung. (The king's grandson was educated very carefully in the palace.)
  • Vị hoàng tôn đó nổi tiếng về lòng nhân từ. (That queen's grandson is famous for his benevolence.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "hoàng tôn" is a specific, formal title within the Vietnamese imperial/royal context. It is not used in contemporary, non-royal settings to mean simply "grandson."

Variants and Related Words

• Hoàng thái tôn (n): Crown prince's son; the grandson who is in the direct line of succession.
• Hoàng nữ (n): King's daughter; princess.
• Hoàng tử (n): King's son; prince.
• Hoàng thân (n): A general term for royal relatives; royalty.

Synonyms

• Cháu nội của vua: Grandson of the king (descriptive phrase, not a title).
• Cháu trai của nữ hoàng: Queen's grandson (descriptive phrase, not a title).

Notes on Meaning

• "Hoàng tôn" specifically refers to a male grandchild of the monarch. The female equivalent is "hoàng tôn nữ".
• This is a historical/royal title. In modern Vietnamese, to talk about one's grandson in a general family context, one would use "cháu trai" or "cháu nội" (if paternal) / "cháu ngoại" (if maternal).

1. King's grandson, queen's grandson