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Definition
My husband; a humble way to refer to one's husband when speaking to others.
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How it's used
Using this term signals a high level of formality and traditional modesty, often appearing in written invitations or formal introductions. It sounds quite stiff and archaic in casual daily conversation, where most people simply use 老公 or 先生. It is exclusively used to refer to one's own spouse, never someone else's.
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This is my husband, he came specially to pick me up from work today.
I wonder what my husband wants to eat tonight?
Related words
Common phrases
my husband and I
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this term to refer to other people's husbands, which is incorrect and sounds very strange. It is strictly a self-referential term for a wife to use when speaking about her own husband to others.
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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.
