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The word "男友" is formed by directly combining the character "男", meaning "male", with the character "友", meaning "friend", resulting in a compound that literally translates to "male friend" and is used specifically to denote "boyfriend".

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我的男友很高。

Wǒ de nányǒu hěn gāo.

My boyfriend is very tall.

男友送了我一束花。

Nányǒu sòngle wǒ yī shù huā.

My boyfriend gave me a bouquet of flowers.

我和男友周末去看电影。

Wǒ hé nányǒu zhōumò qù kàn diànyǐng.

My boyfriend and I are going to watch a movie this weekend.

如果男友迟到，我会不高兴。

Rúguǒ nányǒu chídào, wǒ huì bù gāoxìng.

If my boyfriend is late, I will be unhappy.

我男友虽然忙，但总是抽时间陪我。

Wǒ nányǒu suīrán máng, dàn zǒng shì chōu shíjiān péi wǒ.

Although my boyfriend is busy, he always makes time to accompany me.

Word Definition - 男友

nán yǒu boyfriend

Individual Character Details

男 nán
友 yǒu