Definition

1. Noun:
   • An adulterer: A man who commits adultery by having a sexual relationship with a married woman.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Gian phu bị bắt quả tang. (The adulterer was caught in the act.)
  • Câu chuyện tố cáo tội ác của tên gian phu. (The story exposes the crimes of the adulterer.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "gian phu" is specifically and traditionally used for the male participant in an adulterous relationship involving a married woman. It carries a strong negative moral judgment and is often found in legal, literary, or condemnatory contexts.

Variants and Related Words

• Gian phụ (n): The female counterpart; an adulteress. A woman who commits adultery with a married man.

  • Gian phụ cũng bị xã hội lên án. (The adulteress is also condemned by society.)

• Ngoại tình (n): Adultery; the act itself.

  • Hành vi ngoại tình là nguyên nhân dẫn đến ly hôn. (Adultery is a cause of divorce.)

Synonyms

• Adulterer: The direct equivalent.
• Paramour: A lover, especially one in an illicit relationship.

Related Idioms

• Gian phu dâm phụ: A phrase pairing "adulterer" and "adulteress" to describe the parties involved in adultery.
  • Vở kịch lên án những gian phu dâm phụ. (The play condemns adulterers and adulteresses.)