Chinese word

夫妻

Pronunciation

Pinyinfū qī

Meaning

  • nounmarried couple

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

Two spouses viewed together as one married pair.

Common phrases

  • 这对夫妻zhè duì fū qī

    this married couple

  • 夫妻关系fū qī guān xì

    marital relationship

  • 夫妻双方fū qī shuāng fāng

    both spouses

Similar words

夫妇fū fù: A married pair described in a formal or official context.
老公lǎo gōng: An informal, warm way to refer to a husband.
老婆lǎo pó: An informal, warm way to refer to a wife.
两口子liáng kǒu zi: A familiar and relaxed way to refer to a married pair.

Definition in Chinese

指通过婚姻结合的配偶双方，即结为婚姻关系的两个人。zhǐ tōng guò hūn yīn jié hé de pèi ǒu shuāng fāng jí jié wèi hūn yīn guān xì de liǎng gè rén

Word origin

夫 (fū, "husband") + 妻 (qī, "wife") forms 夫妻 (fūqī, "married couple"), combining the two spouse roles to name the pair.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Opposites

  • 单身者dān shēn zhěsingle personnoun

Related words

  • 夫妻店fū qī diànhusband-and-wife shopnoun
  • 夫妻俩fū qī liǎthe two spousesnoun

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