No. 2,123 in Chinese
夫人
"夫人" means "Madam" or "Lady," often used to refer respectfully to a married woman or someone's wife.
In a sentence
王夫人是一位贤妻良母。
Mrs. Wang is a virtuous wife and caring mother.
Here, '夫人' is used as a respectful title for Mrs. Wang, indicating a married woman and reflective of her status in a traditional context.
总统夫人参加了慈善活动。
The president's wife participated in the charity event.
In this sentence, '夫人' is used to denote the wife of a dignitary, showcasing her role in public engagements.
李先生和夫人非常热情好客。
Mr. Li and his wife are very hospitable.
The word '夫人' pleasantly addresses Mr. Li's spouse, emphasizing a formal and polite reference during social contexts.
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