lǎo po
wife [colloquial]
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我老婆很漂亮。
Wǒ lǎopo hěn piàoliang.
My wife is very beautiful.
我老婆做饭很好吃。
Wǒ lǎopo zuòfàn hěn hǎochī.
My wife cooks very well.
我老婆很爱我。
Wǒ lǎopo hěn ài wǒ.
My wife loves me very much.
妻子 (qī zi)
wife
太太 (tài tài)
wife
丈夫 (zhàng fu)
husband
老公 (lǎo gōng)
husband
The Chinese word 老婆 (lǎopo) for "wife" is composed of two characters: 老 (lǎo), meaning "old", and 婆 (po), meaning "woman" or "wife". The term 老婆 is believed to have originated during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD) as a respectful way to address one's wife. It was commonly used by men to show affection and respect for their spouses. Over time, the term became widely accepted and is now the most common way to refer to one's wife in Mandarin Chinese. It is important to note that the term 老婆 can also be used in a derogatory manner, depending on the context and tone in which it is used.
