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老公

lǎogōng

Description

"老公"是女人叫自己丈夫的意思,很口语,也很亲切。

"老公" means a woman calling her own husband; it's very colloquial and affectionate.

很多夫妻在生活里都用"老公"和"老婆"来叫对方。

Many couples use "老公" and "老婆" to call each other in daily life.

Meanings

老公lǎogōng

husband (informal, affectionate)

我老公在做饭。

My husband is cooking.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    老公 is casual and warm; 丈夫 is the neutral, more formal word for husband.

  • Etymology

    老 here is a familiar prefix, not meaning "old"; pairs with 老婆 (wife).

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