English–Chinese
“spouse” in Chinese
How to say “spouse” in Chinese
“Spouse” in Chinese is 爱人 (ài rén).
A life partner bound by deep affection and steady mutual support, commonly a husband or wife.
Example sentences with 爱人
周末我和爱人一起看电影。zhōu mò wǒ hé ài rén yì qǐ kàn diàn yǐng
On weekends, my spouse and I watch movies.
Tips for using 爱人
- For English speakers, lover often suggests a secret romantic relationship, whereas this Chinese noun commonly names the person in a marriage or long-term partnership.
Other Chinese words for “spouse”
他的配偶在国外工作。tā de pèi ǒu zài guó wài gōng zuò
His spouse works abroad.
她和老伴儿一起散步。tā hé lǎo bànr yì qǐ sàn bù
She takes a walk with her spouse.