男朋友 (nánpéngyou): boyfriend

Meanings

Literally 'male friend' — but always means 'boyfriend' in context.

Nǐ yǒu nánpéngyou ma?

Do you have a boyfriend?

Tā de nánpéngyou hěn shuài.

Her boyfriend is very handsome.

usage

男朋友 always means 'boyfriend' (romantic partner). To say 'male friend' (platonic), you'd say 男性朋友 (nánxìng péngyou) or just specify context.

男 nán

朋 péng

友 yǒu