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Definition
One husband
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the role of a husband within the context of marriage systems. It is almost exclusively encountered in formal discussions about social structures or historical customs rather than in casual conversation about someone's actual spouse. When talking about a specific person's husband, use 老公 instead.
Examples
They have a monogamous marriage and live very happily.
Why do you think polygamy is not good?
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Common mistake
Do not use this to refer to a specific woman's husband in daily life. Using it to mean 'one husband' in a literal sense, such as 'I have one husband', will sound extremely unnatural or like a historical drama script.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
