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爱人

àiren

Description

“爱人”是你最爱的人,可以是你的丈夫或者妻子。

"爱人" is the person you love most, who can be your husband or wife.

在中国大陆,很多人用这个词来说自己的先生或太太。

In mainland China, many people use this word to refer to their husband or wife.

Meanings

爱人àiren

spouse; husband or wife (mainland China usage)

我给你介绍一下我的爱人。

Let me introduce you to my spouse.

爱人àirén

lover; sweetheart; the person one loves

他为爱人写了一首歌。

He wrote a song for his lover.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    In mainland China 爱人 usually means one's spouse; elsewhere it can imply a lover.

  • Etymology

    爱 (to love) + 人 (person).

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