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người yêu
/ŋɨə̂j jɨə̂w/
lover
Anh là người yêu của em.
He is my lover.
informal
A person with whom one is in a romantic relationship, often implying intimacy and affection.
Họ đã là người yêu nhau trong ba năm.
They have been lovers for three years.
This term is commonly used to refer to a romantic partner, though it can sometimes carry a more casual or less committed connotation than 'chồng' (husband) or 'vợ' (wife).
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
'Người yêu' is generally informal. For more formal contexts, consider 'bạn tình' or 'đối tượng yêu thích'.
Gold Rule
Avoid Misinterpretation
In some contexts, 'người yêu' may be used humorously or sarcastically, so be mindful of tone.
Word Origin
Composed of 'người' (person) and 'yêu' (love), forming a compound noun to describe a romantic partner.
Usage Notes
While 'người yêu' is widely used, it can sometimes be perceived as less formal than 'bạn tình' (boyfriend/girlfriend) or 'chồng/vợ' (husband/wife). In some contexts, it may imply a more casual or non-exclusive relationship.
Word Breakdown
người
person
rootyêu
love
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh