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妻子 (qīzi) - use 丈夫 when referring to a husband, while 妻子 specifically denotes a wife.
Common mistakes include confusing 丈夫 with 男朋友 (nán péngyǒu), which means boyfriend. 丈夫 is used in formal contexts, while 男朋友 is informal. Be careful with tones: 'zhàng' (4th tone) and 'fu' (neutral tone) are essential for correct pronunciation.
As an HSK Level 2 word, 丈夫 connects well to other family-related vocabulary like 妻子 (qīzi, wife) and 家 (jiā, family). Focus on using it in sentences about family to reinforce learning.
Learners often confuse 丈夫 with 先生 (xiānsheng), which also means 'Mr.' or 'husband' in a more formal sense. A wrong example would be saying '我的先生' (wǒ de xiānsheng) to mean 'my husband' when '丈夫' is more appropriate.
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How to say husband in Chinese
“husband” in Chinese is丈夫
丈夫 (zhàngfu) refers to a husband or male partner in a marriage. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to denote a married man, emphasizing his role within the family. The term can also imply respect and responsibility associated with the husband’s position.
When to use 丈夫
Common mistakes include confusing 丈夫 with 男朋友 (nán péngyǒu), which means boyfriend. 丈夫 is used in formal contexts, while 男朋友 is informal. Be careful with tones: 'zhàng' (4th tone) and 'fu' (neutral tone) are essential for correct pronunciation.
丈夫 or something close to it
妻子 (qīzi) - use 丈夫 when referring to a husband, while 妻子 specifically denotes a wife.
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Learners often confuse 丈夫 with 先生 (xiānsheng), which also means 'Mr.' or 'husband' in a more formal sense. A wrong example would be saying '我的先生' (wǒ de xiānsheng) to mean 'my husband' when '丈夫' is more appropriate.
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Yes, 丈夫 specifically refers to a husband, while 男朋友 is used for boyfriends.
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