Tai tai
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Tai tai is a term used in Chinese circles, which translates in its strictest sense as 'supreme wife' where a man is wealthy enough (Tai-pan) to have several wives. The term implies respect but it is no longer strictly interpreted. It now applies to a wealthy man's wife who does not need to work for money, a privileged lady of means.
To qualify as a Tai tai, one must have lots of leisure time, lots of money and lots of gossip to exchange.