What do wives call their husbands in Chinese?

Women usually call their husbands as "老公(lăogōng)" and "孩子他/她爸(háizi tā/tā bà)." These two terms are quite informal and colloquial. Summary: The Words Which Mean “Husband” in Chinese.
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What do Chinese call their spouses?

老婆/老公 (Lǎopó/lǎo gong) “老婆” and “老公”are the more casual way to refer to one's wife or husband. The formal way to refer to one's wife “妻子 (Qīzi)”, or husband “丈夫,”are reserved for much more formal occasions.
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What do you call your partner in Chinese?

[TIP]: If you're attending a Chinese wedding, go prepared by first reading our post, "Chinese Weddings: How to be a Great Guest" Words to Call Your Partner. 男朋友 (nán péng you) - boyfriend. 女朋友 (nǚ péng you) - girlfriend. 宝贝 (bǎo bèi) - baby. 老公 (lǎo gōng) - husband.
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What is the Chinese word husband?

[ˈhʌzbənd ] noun [count] 丈夫 [zhàngfu] (个, gè) transitive verb.
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What do Chinese people call their lovers?

One of the most common Chinese nicknames that Chinese couples use for their significant other is 亲爱的 qīn'ài de. It is used the same way as the English term “darling” or “dearest.” You can call your loved one 亲爱的 regardless of gender, and the term is used not only by dating couples but also by married couples.
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10 Different Ways to Say Husband/Wife in Chinese



What is the old Chinese word for husband?

“先生 (xiānsheng)” refers to“husband ”and can be used in a more formal occasion. 先生(xiānshēng) is an elegant word when women call others or their husbands. “先生 (xiānsheng)” has other meanings except husband, teachers can be called as 先生 (xiānsheng) in Chinese ancient history.
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What does lo kong means?

[noun] crazy person; lunatic; jackass; idiot. [adjective] crazy; insane; demented; mad.
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What does Lo Mei mean?

In English, chow mein means fried noodles and lo mein translates to tossed or stirred noodles. Because both dishes are variations of noodles, the main difference in chow mein and lo mein lies in how the noodles are prepared.
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What does Dai Dai Lo mean?

(Cantonese) elder brother; big brother. (Cantonese) old buddy.
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What is the slang word for husband?

There are quite few words , like mate. Hubby beau partner mate fiance other-half loverboy companion.
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What does Dama mean in Chinese?

"Dama" is an English loanword of Chinese origin. It is the pinyin representation of a Chinese phrase that refers to middle-aged women. The term is a concatenation of the word "big" (Chinese: 大) and the word "mom" (simplified Chinese: 妈; traditional Chinese: 媽).
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What is Lao Po in Mandarin Chinese?

Search with English, Pinyin, or Chinese characters. 老婆 lǎo pó (coll.) wife.
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What does Bao Bei mean?

The meanings of the word Baobei in Chinese. 1. Treasure, precious things. 2. Baby, little children.
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What does Xiao Bao Bei mean?

You can also call someone or something, or your pet “大宝贝/小宝贝” (dà bǎobèi, xiǎo bǎobèi, big/little baby). 宝贝儿 大宝贝/小宝贝 “宝贝” has also been a popular internet word in China recently.
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How do Chinese show their love?

Chinese couples tend not to show verbal affection, preferring instead to cuddle or hold hands. Reasons for this include a fear of rejection or loss of face, awkwardness and cultural traditions. Expressing love is an important gesture in any relationship.
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Is hubby slang for husband?

noun, plural hub·bies. Informal. husband.
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What does the Chinese word Baba mean?

爸爸 ( bàba) means dad, or father, in Chinese. It is an informal term. The character is written the same way in both simplified and traditional Chinese.
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What does Siobe mean in Chinese?

shobe (plural shobes) (Philippines, Chinese Filipino, colloquial) the youngest sister. (Philippines, Chinese Filipino, colloquial, informal) a younger sister; little sister. (Philippines, Chinese Filipino, colloquial, familiar) a young female junior (usually within the Chinese Filipino community)
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What is Jibai in Chinese?

祭拜 jì bài. to offer sacrifice (to one's ancestors)
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What do Cantonese couples call each other?

老婆仔 - “wifey”; 老公仔 - “hubby” Just like you might call your spouse “wifey” or “hubby” in English, you can attach jái to the word for “wife” and “husband” in Cantonese to do the same.
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What is Xiao Bei?

modal particle indicating indicating lack of enthusiasm modal particle indicating that things should only or can only be done a certain way.
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What is consort in Chinese?

Ranking system for Emperors

2 Consorts (妃; "fei") 3 Wives (夫人; fū rén)
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Do people say I love you in China?

The phrase isn't commonly used in traditional Chinese culture. While you may be accustomed to telling your friends, partners and family members that you love them, Chinese families are not very vocal or direct when it comes to their affection for their loved ones.
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Can Chinese marry their sister?

The law bans marriage between close relatives, which is defined as lineal relatives, blood relative in the direct line of descent, and collateral relatives, such as cousins or uncles, to the third degree of relationship.
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What does Diu Lei Lo Mo mean?

As the article explains: As most Hongkongers know, "delay no more" is a homophone for "diu lei lo mo"*, which means "f*ck your mum". The common and irreverent phrase has inspired a range of products and even a short-lived lifestyle shopping centre from Hong Kong retailer G.O.D., dubbed the Delay No Mall.
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