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The word "老公" is formed by combining the character "老", which here acts as an informal prefix indicating familiarity or endearment, with the character "公", which in this context denotes a male figure; together they create a compound meaning "husband", with the prefix "老" contributing a sense of colloquial affection.

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我的老公很忙。

Wǒ de lǎogōng hěn máng.

My husband is very busy.

老公每天去上班。

Wǒ lǎogōng měitiān qù shàngbān.

My husband goes to work every day.

老公喜欢看电影。

Wǒ lǎogōng xǐhuān kàn diànyǐng.

My husband likes watching movies.

老公给我买了一束花。

Wǒ lǎogōng gěi wǒ mǎi le yī shù huā.

My husband bought me a bouquet of flowers.

如果老公下班早,我们就一起吃饭。

Rúguǒ lǎogōng xiàbān zǎo, wǒmen jiù yīqǐ chīfàn.

If my husband gets off work early, we will eat together.

Word Definition - 老公

lǎo gong (coll.) husband; (coll.) eunuch; see also 老公[lǎo gōng]

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