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老婆

lǎopo

Description

"老婆"是很口语的说法,指一个男人的妻子。

"老婆" is a very colloquial term referring to a man's wife.

平时和朋友聊天时常常用它,比"妻子"更亲切、随意。

It is often used in casual conversations with friends, sounding more intimate and informal than "妻子".

Meanings

老婆lǎopo

wife (informal, spoken)

我老婆很喜欢做饭。

My wife loves cooking.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    老婆 is casual and affectionate; 妻子 is neutral/formal, 太太 more polite.

  • Etymology

    老 here is a familiar prefix, not meaning 'old'; pronounced lǎopo (neutral tone).

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