"spouses" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 配偶

Definition

指已婚的配偶，包含丈夫和妻子。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

正式、法律用词，指所有已婚配偶，不区分性别。口语中常直接用“夫妻”或者说“老公和老婆”。

Examples

Both spouses attended the ceremony together.

两位**配偶**一起参加了典礼。

The health plan covers employees and their spouses.

健康保险涵盖员工及其**配偶**。

Spouses must both sign the agreement.

**配偶**双方都必须签署协议。

Some spouses travel for work and are away from home for weeks.

有些**配偶**因工作出差，好几周不在家。

It's not always easy for spouses to agree on everything.

**配偶**之间并不总能在所有事情上意见一致。

During the retreat, all the spouses shared stories about their relationships.

在度假期间，所有**配偶**分享了他们的感情故事。