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夫人
fūrén
Description
"夫人"是对别人妻子的尊敬说法，常常用在正式的场合。
"夫人" is a respectful term for another man's wife, often used in formal occasions.
我们可以说"总统夫人"或者"王夫人"。
We can say "总统夫人" (the president's wife) or "王夫人" (Mrs. Wang).
Meanings
夫人fūrén
lady; madam (polite term for a married woman)
这位是李先生的夫人。
This is Mr. Li's wife.
夫人fūrén
wife (of an important or respected person)
总统和夫人一起来了。
The president and his wife came together.
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Notes
- Etymology
夫 (husband) + 人 (person), originally meaning a nobleman's wife.
- Nuance
more formal and respectful than 太太; used for others' wives, not your own.
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