cậu ấm
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Meaning
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A term for a boy from a wealthy family who is often pampered and lives in comfort.
vi Vì là cậu ấm nên anh ta luôn được cha mẹ nuông chiều.
en Being a rich kid, he is always pampered by his parents.
A respectful term used to refer to the son of a high-ranking official or mandarin in the past.
vi Trong xã hội cũ, cậu ấm thường được mọi người nể trọng.
en In the old society, a mandarin's son was often respected by everyone.