配偶 (pèi ǒu) — spouse
Definition
Formal, written term for 'spouse' (husband or wife) — used on official documents and contracts, unlike the everyday 爱人 or colloquial 老婆/老伴儿. Refers to one person, not the couple as a unit (cf. 夫妇).
noun
spouse
Measure word · 位
Examples
- 配偶。Zhè fèn hé tong xū yào pèi ǒu shuāng fāng gòng tóng qiān zì.This contract requires both spouses to sign together.
- 配偶。Tā zhèng zài bàn lǐ pèi ǒu de yí mín shǒu xù.He is handling the immigration procedures for his spouse.
- 配偶。Gōng sī wèi yuán gōng jí qí pèi ǒu tí gōng yī liáo bǎo xiǎn.The company provides health insurance for employees and their spouses.
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