hoàng tử
[hwaːŋ˨˩ tɨ˧˩]
The English word "prince" is translated into Vietnamese as hoàng tử or vương tử.
Meaning: son or male-line grandson of a reigning monarch (noun)
Ways to say it
| Vietnamese | IPA |
|---|---|
| hoàng tử | [hwaːŋ˨˩ tɨ˧˩] (Hà Nội, narrow) [hwaːŋ˦˩ tɨ˧˨] (Huế, narrow) |
| vương tử | [vɨəŋ˧˧ tɨ˧˩] (Hà Nội, narrow) [vɨəŋ˧˧ tɨ˧˨] (Huế, narrow) |
Both terms are used to refer to the son or male-line grandson of a reigning monarch.
What does it mean word for word?
The term hoàng tử is composed of hoàng (imperial/royal) and tử (son).
Which one should you use?
While hoàng tử specifically refers to a prince of an empire, often associated with an Emperor, vương tử is a more general term for a prince of a kingdom, which is associated with a King.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Both hoàng tử and vương tử are formal terms. Hoàng tử is the standard formal term used in literature, history and fairy tales.
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Examples in context
- Hoàng tử và công chúa đi vào phòng của họ.The prince and the princess went to their room.This sentence shows how to use hoàng tử when referring to a prince and princess.Tatoeba #13965562 by leucammieuvu, translation #13964026 by Ioan_Cristian
- Hoàng tử đã bị nhốt trong tòa lâu đài đó 3 năm.The prince was confined in the castle for three years.This sentence illustrates the use of hoàng tử in the context of a prince being confined in a castle.Tatoeba #9735723 by dotheduyet1999, translation #25623 by CK
- Hóa ra cậu bé bẩn thỉu đó là một hoàng tử đang cải trang.The dirty boy turned out to be a prince in disguise.This sentence demonstrates using hoàng tử to describe a prince in disguise.Tatoeba #9032843 by dotheduyet1999, translation #49465 by CK
- Xin chào Hoàng tử!Hello, Prince!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a historical movie they just watched.
- NamHoàng tử trong phim thật dũng cảm.The prince in the movie was very brave.
- HươngAnh ấy rất đẹp trai nữa.He was also very handsome.
- NamCâu chuyện về vị hoàng tử này thật hay.The story about this prince is really good.
- HươngĐúng vậy, mình cũng rất thích phim này.That's right, I liked this movie too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “prince” translations and entries hoàng tử, vương tử, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hoàng, hoàng tử, tử, vương, vương tử, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
