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伴 (bàn) - use 俪 (lì) when emphasizing the poetic or harmonious aspect of a couple, while 伴 (bàn) focuses more on companionship without the same literary nuance.
俪 is a more formal or literary term, often found in poetry or classical literature. Common collocations include 夫妻俪 (husband and wife) and 俪人 (couple). Avoid using it in casual conversations where simpler terms like 老公 (lǎogōng) or 妻子 (qīzi) are more appropriate.
While 俪 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it is related to other words that express relationships, such as 夫 (fū, husband) and 妻 (qī, wife). Focus on understanding its literary context and usage in poetry.
Learners may confuse 俪 with simpler terms like 恋人 (liànrén, lover), which refers to a romantic partner without the matrimonial connotation. Remember that 俪 specifically implies a married couple.
Pronunciation of 俪
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Etymology of 俪
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Case file: 俪
- 1The meaning half亻 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half丽 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayperson
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say spouse; pair, couple in Chinese
“spouse; pair, couple” in Chinese is俪
The character 俪 (lì) refers to a spouse or a couple, typically denoting the relationship between husband and wife. It is often used in a literary or poetic context to evoke the idea of harmony and togetherness in a partnership.
When to use 俪
俪 is a more formal or literary term, often found in poetry or classical literature. Common collocations include 夫妻俪 (husband and wife) and 俪人 (couple). Avoid using it in casual conversations where simpler terms like 老公 (lǎogōng) or 妻子 (qīzi) are more appropriate.
俪 or something close to it
伴 (bàn) - use 俪 (lì) when emphasizing the poetic or harmonious aspect of a couple, while 伴 (bàn) focuses more on companionship without the same literary nuance.
What learners get wrong
Learners may confuse 俪 with simpler terms like 恋人 (liànrén, lover), which refers to a romantic partner without the matrimonial connotation. Remember that 俪 specifically implies a married couple.
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Word Family of 俪
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Frequently Asked Questions about 俪
No, 俪 is more commonly found in literary contexts rather than in everyday speech.
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