男朋友 (nán péng you) — boyfriend

Definition

Refers to one's romantic boyfriend — paired with 女朋友 for girlfriend. 对象 is a broader, more neutral term for 'romantic partner'.

noun
boyfriend
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 男朋友
    Zhè shì wǒ de nán péng you.
    This is my boyfriend.
  • 男朋友
    Wǒ de nán péng you hěn gāo xìng.
    My boyfriend is very happy.
  • 男朋友
    Nǐ yǒu nán péng you ma?
    Do you have a boyfriend?

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