Definition
爷们 is a colloquial Northern Chinese term for a man, emphasizing masculinity. It can mean 'husband' in informal speech (e.g., 'my husband'), or refer to 'men' as a group in a masculine or tough sense. It's often used among friends or in casual contexts, and carries a rough, earthy vibe — not suitable for formal writing.
n.
(colloquial) husband(colloquial) man (emphasizing masculinity)(colloquial) menfolkguys
Examples
- 爷们，。Wǒmen jiā yé men chūqù hē jiǔ le, yí huìr jiù huílai.My husband went out drinking; he'll be back in a bit.
- 爷们，。Tā zhè rén tè yé men, shuōhuà bàn shì dōu tèbié gāncuì.He's a real man — direct in both speech and action.
- ，。Lǎo yé men men jù zài yìqǐ, jiù ài liáo guòqù de shìr.When old guys get together, they love to talk about the past.
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