fu1 fu5夫婦夫妇
Jyutpingfu1 fu5
Yalefū fúh
Definition
Husband and wife; a married couple.
neutralfamilypeople
How it's used
While 夫婦 is standard and widely understood, it carries a slightly formal or literary tone compared to the everyday terms 兩公婆 or 夫妻. It is most commonly used in written contexts, news reports, or when referring to a couple in a more detached or respectful manner. In casual conversation, locals almost always prefer 兩公婆 to describe a married couple.
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deoi3對deuiExamples
They are a very loving couple.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 夫婦 as a direct address to a couple, as it sounds stiff and impersonal. Use 兩公婆 or 先生太太 instead when speaking to them directly.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
