丈夫

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 我丈夫是医生。▶ —
   My husband is a doctor.
2. 丈夫的工作。▶ —
   Husband's job.

Collocations

Mnemonic

丈夫 zhàngfu "husband" — 丈 (adult man) + 夫 (man/husband). False friend: Japanese 丈夫 jōbu means "sturdy/reliable", not "husband"; Korean jangbu (丈夫) means "manly/strong man". ZH everyday: 老公 lǎogōng.

Quick check

1. JA 丈夫 means?

   • sturdy / reliable
   • husband
   • groom
   • lover