好丈夫
hǎo zhàngfu
The English phrase 'good husband' is translated into Chinese as 好丈夫 (hǎo zhàngfu).
好丈夫 is used to describe a man who is a good husband. The term 丈夫 is a standard or formal way to refer to a husband, making this phrase suitable for descriptive or traditional contexts.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of 好 (hǎo), meaning 'good' and 丈夫 (zhàngfu), meaning 'husband'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Cantonese dialect, the phrase 好老公 is equivalent to the Mandarin expression 好老公.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this specific short phrase, the adjective 好 directly precedes the noun 丈夫 to modify it without needing a particle like 的.
How do you pronounce it?
hǎo zhàngfu
Did you know?
- The character 丈 (zhàng) in 丈夫 is an ancient unit of measurement, suggesting the word originally implied a man of a certain height or stature.
- In many Chinese-speaking regions, calling someone a 好男人 (good man) is often a higher compliment than calling them a 好丈夫. This implies the man possesses virtue and character that extends far beyond his domestic duties.
- In some Chinese dialects and informal settings, a 'good husband' might be described through the idiom 顾家 (gù jiā), which literally means 'to take care of the family'. It shifts the focus from the man's identity to his actions within the household.
Examples in context
- 他會是一個好丈夫。He'll be a good husband.This sentence demonstrates the use of 好丈夫 to describe a future role.Tatoeba #392943 by nickyeow, translation #241918 by CK
- 他会是我妹妹的好丈夫的。He will be a good husband to my sister.This sentence shows how to use 好丈夫 when describing a relationship to someone else's sister.Tatoeba #335936 by fucongcong, translation #432787 by aliene
- 好丈夫应该忠诚、体贴、有责任感。A good husband should be loyal, considerate, and responsible.
- 我的好老公总是关心我、照顾我。My good husband always cares for me and takes care of me.
Example conversation
Yuting and Wei are talking about their future together.
- 雨婷 Yuting伟，你会成为一个好丈夫吗？Wěi, nǐ huì chéngwéi yīgè hǎo zhàngfū ma?Wei, will you be a good husband?
- 伟 Wei我会努力做一个好丈夫。Wǒ huì nǔlì zuò yīgè hǎo zhàngfū.I will work hard to be a good husband.
- 雨婷 Yuting谢谢你对我这么好。Xièxiè nǐ duì wǒ zhème hǎo.Thank you for being so good to me.
- 伟 Wei因为我爱你，雨婷。Yīnwèi wǒ ài nǐ, Yǔtíng.Because I love you, Yuting.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
