How common it is
老公 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say lǎogōng slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
老公是口语里说丈夫。
lǎo gōng shì kǒu yǔ lǐ shuō zhàng fu。
老公 is a spoken word meaning husband.
Context note
老公常用于家庭、聊天和口语。
lǎo gōng cháng yòng yú jiā tíng 、 liáo tiān hé kǒu yǔ。
It is often used in family, chatting, and spoken language.
5 examples
她的老公很忙。
tā de lǎo gōng hěn máng。
Her husband is very busy.
老公回家了。
lǎo gōng huí jiā le。
Husband is home.
她给老公打电话。
tā gěi lǎo gōng dǎ diàn huà。
She called her husband.
老公帮她做饭。
lǎo gōng bāng tā zuò fàn。
Her husband helps her cook.
老公和孩子一起玩。
lǎo gōng hé hái zi yì qǐ wán。
The husband plays with the child together.
5 mini stories
老师说，老公是口语里的说法。
lǎo shī shuō， lǎo gōng shì kǒu yǔ lǐ de shuō fǎ。
The teacher said 老公 is a spoken expression.
她老公下班很晚。
tā lǎo gōng xià bān hěn wǎn。
Her husband gets off work very late.
老公帮她拿东西。
lǎo gōng bāng tā ná dōng xī。
Her husband helps her carry things.
他们老公和老婆一起去买菜。
tā men lǎo gōng hé lǎo pó yì qǐ qù mǎi cài。
They go shopping for groceries together as husband and wife.
老公在厨房里忙。
lǎo gōng zài chú fáng lǐ máng。
The husband is busy in the kitchen.