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    Referring to an ex-boyfriend with 前男友 (qiánnányǒu)

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    Explanation

    The noun 前男友 (qiánnányǒu) means "ex-boyfriend," referring to a former romantic male partner. The prefix 前 indicates "former" or "previous." The corresponding term for "ex-girlfriend" is 前女友.

    Examples

    • 她和前男友分手已经两年了。

      Tā hé qián nányǒu fēnshǒu yǐjīng liǎng nián le.

      She broke up with her ex-boyfriend two years ago.

    • 在街上偶遇前男友，气氛有点尴尬。

      Zài jiē shàng ǒuyù qián nányǒu, qìfēn yǒudiǎn gāngà.

      Running into her ex-boyfriend on the street was a bit awkward.

    • 她说再也不想提起前男友的事了。

      Tā shuō zài yě bù xiǎng tíqǐ qián nányǒu de shì le.

      She said she never wants to bring up her ex-boyfriend again.

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