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March 24, 2026
夫妇(夫婦)fūfù(fu1fu4)
夫妇 (fūfù) refers to a married couple, specifically the husband and wife in a relationship. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the partnership and unity of a married pair, emphasizing their roles and mutual commitment.
Frequency#2629DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 夫妇 extends beyond mere partnership; it often embodies mutual respect and shared responsibilities within the family structure, reflecting traditional values of loyalty and support.
Memory Tip
Think of the two characters in 夫妇: 夫 (fū) looks like a man (the husband) standing strong, while 妇 (fù) resembles a woman (the wife) nurturing and caring. Together, they create a harmonious picture of a couple, symbolizing unity and partnership.
Meanings of 夫妇
fūfù(fu1fu4)
1a (married) couple
2husband and wife
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About 夫妇
夫妇Simplified
夫婦Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#2629Frequency Rank
对Measure Word
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
夫妻 (qīngfū) refers to a married couple but can imply a more general partnership without the same emphasis on traditional roles. 伴侣 (bànlǚ) is broader, encompassing any partner in a romantic relationship, not necessarily married.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of the two characters in 夫妇: 夫 (fū) looks like a man (the husband) standing strong, while 妇 (fù) resembles a woman (the wife) nurturing and caring. Together, they create a harmonious picture of a couple, symbolizing unity and partnership.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 夫妇 with just 夫 (husband) or 妇 (wife), which only represent one half of the couple. This term is typically used in neutral contexts, but in formal discussions, one might prefer 夫妻 (qīngfū) for a more respectful tone. Be careful with the tones; mispronouncing the tones can lead to confusion.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 夫妇 connects well with other vocabulary related to family and relationships, such as 家庭 (family) and 亲密 (intimate). Students should focus on using this term in context to describe family dynamics and relationships.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 夫妇 extends beyond mere partnership; it often embodies mutual respect and shared responsibilities within the family structure, reflecting traditional values of loyalty and support.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 夫妇 with pairs like 男朋友 (boyfriend) and 女朋友 (girlfriend), mistakenly using them in contexts referring to romantic relationships without marriage. The correct usage should emphasize the marital aspect: '他们是一对夫妇。' (They are a married couple.)
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Grammar Patterns of 夫妇
夫妇 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他推断这俩小孩是这对____的。
He deduced that the two children belonged to the couple.
The couple had helped in the hunt for the toddlers.
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夫妇俩对婚姻的看法很传统，认为婚姻是神圣的结合。
fū fù liǎng duì hūn yīn de kàn fǎ hěn chuán tǒng， ， rèn wéi hūn yīn shì shén shèng de jié。
The couple hold the unfashionable view that marriage is a sacred union.
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其他变化包括对非婚夫妇生育更为宽容的态度。
qí tā biàn huà bāo kuò duì fēi hūn fū fù shēng yù gēng wéi kuān róng de tài dù。
Other changes include more tolerant attitudes to unmarried couples having children.
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她见到了里恰尔迪夫妇，他们对她非常友好。
tā jiàn dào le lǐ qià ěr dí fū fù， ， tā mén duì tā fēi cháng yǒu。
She met Mr and Mrs Ricciardi, who were very nice to her.
Cultural Notes for 夫妇
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 夫妇 extends beyond mere partnership; it often embodies mutual respect and shared responsibilities within the family structure, reflecting traditional values of loyalty and support.
Frequently Asked Questions about 夫妇
Yes, 夫妇 traditionally refers to heterosexual couples; however, in modern contexts, it may also be used more broadly.
No, 夫妇 specifically denotes a married couple. For unmarried partners, you might use 情侣 (qínglǚ).
夫妇 is more general and commonly used, while 夫妻 is slightly more formal and emphasizes the marital relationship.
