称呼配偶 Addressing one's Spouse Chēnghu pèi'ǒu

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

A：老公，晚上想吃什么？
B：老婆，你想吃什么就吃什么，我都行。
A：那我们点个披萨吧，上次那个海鲜的不错。
B：好呀，老婆决定就好。
A：对了，明天记得去超市买些牛奶。
B：知道了，老婆大人。

拼音

A：Lǎogōng，Wǎnshang xiǎng chī shénme？
B：Lǎopo，Nǐ xiǎng chī shénme jiù chī shénme，Wǒ dōu xíng。
A：Nà wǒmen diǎn ge pīsà ba，Shàngcì nàge hǎixiān de bùcuò。
B：Hǎo ya，Lǎopo juédìng jiù hǎo。
A：Duì le，Míngtiān jìde qù chāoshì mǎi xiē niúnǎi。
B：Zhīdào le，Lǎopo dàren。

English

A: Honey, what do you want for dinner tonight?
B: Sweetie, whatever you want is fine with me.
A: Then let's order a pizza, the seafood one was good last time.
B: Sounds good, my dear, your choice.
A: Oh, and remember to buy some milk at the supermarket tomorrow.
B: Got it, my love.

Dialogues 2

中文

A：亲爱的，周末我们去哪儿玩？
B：宝贝儿，你想去哪儿就去哪儿。
A：那我们去爬山吧，好久没运动了。
B：好啊，听你的。
A：记得提前准备好登山鞋和水哦。
B：好嘞！

拼音

A：Qīn'ài de，Zhōumò wǒmen qù nǎr wán？
B：Bǎobèier，Nǐ xiǎng qù nǎr jiù qù nǎr。
A：Nà wǒmen qù páshān ba，Hǎo jiǔ méi yùndòng le。
B：Hǎo a，Tīng nǐ de。
A：Jìde tíqián zhǔnbèi hǎo dēngshān xié hé shuǐ o。
B：Hǎo le！

English

A: Darling, where shall we go this weekend?
B: Sweetheart, wherever you want to go.
A: Then let's go hiking, we haven't exercised in a long time.
B: Sounds good, I'll follow your lead.
A: Remember to prepare hiking shoes and water in advance.
B: Got it!

Common Phrases

老公

Lǎogōng

Honey, Darling, Sweetheart

老婆

Lǎopo

Sweetie, My dear, My love

亲爱的

Qīn'ài de

Darling, sweetheart

Cultural Background

中文

中国夫妻称呼配偶的方式多种多样，既有正式的称呼，也有亲密的昵称。正式场合常用"老公","老婆"；非正式场合，则会根据个人喜好和地域文化差异使用各种昵称，例如："宝贝儿","亲爱的","honey"等。

拼音

Zhōngguó fūqī chēnghu cèpèi de fāngshì duō zhǒng duō yàng，jì yǒu zhèngshì de chēnghu，yě yǒu qīnmì de nìchēng。Zhèngshì chǎnghé cháng yòng "Lǎogōng","Lǎopo"；Fēi zhèngshì chǎnghé，zé huì gēnjù gèrén xǐhào hé dìyù wénhuà chāyì shǐyòng gè zhǒng nìchēng，lìrú："Bǎobèier","Qīn'ài de","honey" děng。

English

In English, there are many ways to address one's spouse, ranging from formal to informal. Formal terms include "husband" and "wife." Informal terms vary greatly depending on personal preference and regional dialects; examples include "honey," "sweetie," "dear," and "love."

The choice often depends on the relationship's intimacy level and the context of the conversation.

Public vs. private settings often influence the level of formality.

Advanced Expressions

中文

我的爱人

我的另一半

我的妻子/丈夫

我的伴侣

拼音

Wǒ de àirén

Wǒ de lìng yībàn

Wǒ de qīzi/zhàngfu

Wǒ de bànlǚ

English

My beloved

My soulmate

My better half

My life partner

Cultural Taboos

中文

在公共场合避免使用过于亲昵的称呼，以免引起不适。

拼音

Zài gōnggòng chǎnghé bìmiǎn shǐyòng guòyú qīnnì de chēnghu，yǐmiǎn yǐnqǐ bùshì。

English

Avoid overly familiar terms of endearment in public to prevent causing discomfort.

Key Points

中文

称呼配偶的方式选择取决于场合和关系的亲密度。正式场合应使用较为正式的称呼，如"老公","老婆"；非正式场合则可以根据个人喜好选择更亲密的称呼。

拼音

Chēnghu pèi'ǒu de fāngshì xuǎnzé qūjué yú chǎnghé hé guānxi de qīnmìdù。Zhèngshì chǎnghé yīng shǐyòng jiào wèi zhèngshì de chēnghu，rú "Lǎogōng","Lǎopo"；Fēi zhèngshì chǎnghé zé kěyǐ gēnjù gèrén xǐhào xuǎnzé gèng qīnmì de chēnghu。

English

The choice of how to address one's spouse depends on the context (formal/informal) and the level of intimacy in the relationship. Formal settings usually call for more formal terms, while informal settings allow for more intimate ones.

Practice Tips

中文

多与他人练习，模拟不同场景下的对话，例如：在餐厅点餐，在朋友聚会中介绍自己的伴侣等。 注意观察他人如何称呼配偶，并学习借鉴。 通过阅读小说、观看影视作品等方式来学习不同类型的称呼配偶的表达方式。

拼音

Duō yǔ tārén liànxí，Móni diferentes chǎngjǐng xià de duìhuà，lìrú：zài cāntīng diǎncān，zài péngyou jùhuì zhōng jièshào zìjǐ de bànlǚ děng。 Zhùyì guānchá tārén rúhé chēnghu pèi'ǒu，bìng xuéxí jièjiàn。 Tōngguò yuèdú xiǎoshuō，guān kàn yǐngshì zuòpǐn děng fāngshì lái xuéxí bùtóng lèixíng de chēnghu pèi'ǒu de biǎodá fāngshì。

English

Practice conversations in various scenarios, such as ordering food in a restaurant or introducing your spouse at a party. Observe how others address their spouses and learn from them. Learn different ways to address your spouse through reading novels, watching movies, etc.