ái phi
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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.)