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夫妻 (fūqī) refers to a husband and wife in a more formal or legal sense, while 两口子 (liǎng kǒuzi) emphasizes a casual, intimate relationship.
This term is informal and typically used in everyday conversation rather than formal writing. Be careful not to use it in contexts requiring more formal language, such as business discussions or official documents.
While '两口子' is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects with other family-related terms like '妻子' (qīzi - wife) and '丈夫' (zhàngfu - husband). Students should focus on understanding family vocabulary and its usage in conversations.
Learners often incorrectly use '两口子' in formal settings, which can sound inappropriate. For example, saying '两口子' in a wedding speech should be avoided; instead, use '夫妻' for a more suitable expression.
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How to say husband and wife in Chinese
“husband and wife” in Chinese is两口子
两口子 (liǎng kǒu zi) is a colloquial term in Mandarin that refers to a husband and wife. It conveys a sense of intimacy and partnership, often used in informal contexts among friends or family when discussing married couples.
When to use 两口子
This term is informal and typically used in everyday conversation rather than formal writing. Be careful not to use it in contexts requiring more formal language, such as business discussions or official documents.
两口子 or something close to it
夫妻 (fūqī) refers to a husband and wife in a more formal or legal sense, while 两口子 (liǎng kǒuzi) emphasizes a casual, intimate relationship.
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Learners often incorrectly use '两口子' in formal settings, which can sound inappropriate. For example, saying '两口子' in a wedding speech should be avoided; instead, use '夫妻' for a more suitable expression.
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