How to Say “Girlfriend” in Mandarin

女朋友
nǚpéngyou

Girlfriend

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Character by character

  • 女nǚfemale
  • 朋péngfriend
  • 友youfriend

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Common questions

How do you say "Girlfriend" in Mandarin?
"Girlfriend" in Mandarin is 女朋友, pronounced nǚpéngyou (third tone, second tone, neutral tone).
What does 女朋友 mean literally?
女朋友 breaks down as 女 (female) + 朋 (friend) + 友 (friend).
What tones does 女朋友 use?
女朋友 is pronounced nǚpéngyou: third tone, second tone, neutral tone.