男朋友

• 拼音: nán péng you
• 汉字拆解: 男 = 田 (field) + 力 (strength); 朋 = two 月 (moon/flesh), meaning friend; 友 = two hands, meaning companion

含义

Boyfriend. A male romantic partner.

The standard word for boyfriend in modern Chinese. Composed of 男 (male) + 朋友 (friend). The female counterpart is 女朋友 (girlfriend). Used commonly among younger generations.

例句

1. 她有男朋友了。
2. 你男朋友是做什么的？
3. 我还没有男朋友。

用法指南

语境: relationship, everyday

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 她男朋友对她很好。(Her boyfriend treats her very well.)
• 你有没有男朋友？(Do you have a boyfriend?)

错误说法

• 对长辈直接问有没有男朋友。(Asking elders about their romantic status can be intrusive — be mindful of the context and relationship)

起源与历史

A modern compound of 男 (male) and 朋友 (friend), literally 'male friend' that has taken on the specific meaning of romantic partner.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal