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“married couple” in Chinese

Chinese

Also夫妇 (fū fù) · 两口子 (liǎng kǒu zi)

Pronunciation

Pinyinfū qī

Example

这对夫妻每天一起散步。zhè duì fū qī měi tiān yì qǐ sàn bù

This married couple takes a walk together every day.

Illustration for 夫妻 (married couple)

How to say “married couple” in Chinese

“Married couple” in Chinese is 夫妻 (fū qī).

Two spouses viewed together as one married pair.

Full entry for 夫妻: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 夫妻

这对夫妻关系很好,相互支持。zhè duì fū qī guān xì hěn hǎo xiāng hù zhī chí

This married couple has a good relationship and supports each other.

Tips for using 夫妻

  • In everyday conversation, this noun usually describes a married pair rather than addressing one spouse, so a personal name or relationship term is more natural for an individual.

Other Chinese words for “married couple”

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夫妇

fū fù

nounmarried couple

那对夫妇是我的邻居。nà duì fū fù shì wǒ de lín jū

That married couple is a neighbor of mine.

隔壁的两口子在院子里聊天。gé bì de liáng kǒu zi zài yuàn zi lǐ liáo tiān

The married couple next door is chatting in the yard.

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