How to Say “Boyfriend” in Mandarin

男朋友
nánpéngyou

Boyfriend

Loop it until it sticks →or hear it in a slower voice, tone by tone

Character by character

  • 男nánbaron, the lowest of the five ranks of nobility
  • 朋péngfriend
  • 友youfriend

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Common questions

How do you say "Boyfriend" in Mandarin?
"Boyfriend" in Mandarin is 男朋友, pronounced nánpéngyou (second tone, second tone, neutral tone).
What does 男朋友 mean literally?
男朋友 breaks down as 男 (baron, the lowest of the five ranks of nobility) + 朋 (friend) + 友 (friend).
What tones does 男朋友 use?
男朋友 is pronounced nánpéngyou: second tone, second tone, neutral tone.