男朋友

nán péng you

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HSK 3.0 Level 1 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. boyfriend

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Word relationships

Related words

3 items

• 对象 duì xiàng 对象 duì xiàng target; object informal term for boyfriend/girlfriend: target; object
• 爱人 ài ren 爱人 ài ren spouse (PRC) spouse or serious romantic partner: spouse (PRC)
• 男生 nán shēng 男生 nán shēng schoolboy guy; sometimes used colloquially for boyfriend: schoolboy

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 交: 交男朋友 (to have a boyfriend); can be used with 找 (找男朋友), 有 (有男朋友), etc.

Common mistakes

Remember that 男朋友 specifically means 'boyfriend' in a romantic sense. Do not use it for a male friend; use 男性朋友 (nánxìng péngyou) instead.

Example Sentences

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她的 男朋友 很帅。

Her boyfriend is very handsome.

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Child Words of 男朋友

• 朋友 朋友 péng you: friend
• 男 男 nán: male
• 友 友 yǒu: friend
• 朋 朋 péng: friend