gian phu
Definition
- 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.)