Definition
夫妻 (fū qī) is the standard, neutral word for a married couple, used in both speech and writing. It contrasts with 夫妇 (fū fù), which is more formal and literary, and with the colloquial 两口子 (liǎng kǒu zi), used in casual conversation.
noun
husband and wifemarried couple
Easily confused
- 福气fú qisound-alikegood fortune, blessing (as a lasting condition from fate or merit)
- 服气fú qìsound-aliketo be convinced; to accept (a viewpoint)
Examples
- 夫妻。Zhè duì fū qī jiéhūn shí nián le.This couple has been married for ten years.
- 夫妻。fū qī zhījiān yào hùxiāng lǐjiě.Husband and wife should understand each other.
- 夫妻。Nà duì fū qī měitiān yìqǐ sànbù.That couple takes a walk together every day.
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