爱妻 (ài qī) — beloved wife
Definition
A literary or affectionate term for one's wife, used more in writing or as a tender address than the neutral 妻子. Often appears in poems, dedications, or a husband speaking to or about his wife with warmth.
noun
beloved wife
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 爱妻。Wǒ de ài qī wèi wǒ zuò le yí dùn fēng shèng de wǎn cān.My beloved wife made me a hearty dinner.
- 爱妻。Tā cháng cháng zài péng you miàn qián kuā zì jǐ de ài qī.He often praises his beloved wife in front of friends.
- 爱妻，。ài qī, Xiè xie nǐ yì zhí yǐ lái de zhī chí.Beloved wife, thank you for your constant support.
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