Definition
老公 is the most common, everyday word for 'husband' in spoken Chinese. 先生 is more formal and polite (and also means 'Mr.'), while 丈夫 is a neutral, slightly formal term used in writing or official contexts. Use 老公 with close friends and family; use 先生 in polite introductions or when speaking to others about your husband.
noun
(colloquial) husband
Examples
- 老公。Wǒ lǎo gōng měitiān jiē háizi fàngxué.My husband picks up the child from school every day.
- 老公?Nǐ lǎo gōng zuò shénme gōngzuò?What does your husband do for work?
- 老公。lǎo gōng hé wǒ yìqǐ zuòfàn.My husband and I cook together.
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