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Boyfriendin Cantonese.

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Pronunciation

男朋友

naam4 pang4 jau5

Boyfriend

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When to use it

男朋友 refers to a romantic partner; use 朋友 for a friend without specifying a romantic relationship.

Examples

佢係我男朋友

keoi5 hai6 ngo5 naam4 pang4 jau5

He is my boyfriend.

你男朋友嚟唔嚟?

nei5 naam4 pang4 jau5 lai4 m4 lai4

Is your boyfriend coming?