Husband is the English translation for "老公". The term "husband" in English carries the following meanings: (1) n. 丈夫（老公）。(2) v. 節(jié)約使用。When used as a noun, it refers to "丈夫", and as a verb, it means "to use economy". Search vertically for the term: As a noun, it means "丈夫", and as a verb, it means "to use resources economically". Collocations include: (1) good husband - a considerate and responsible husband. (2) get a husband - to get married. Example sentence: Her husband often buys her a lot of jewelry. He is very generous. His wife is his partner in life, and her English translation is "wife". The term "wife" in English has the following meanings: (1) n. 妻子；夫人。Common phrases include: (1) beat one's wife - to abuse one's wife. (2) get a wife - to marry. (3) have a wife - to be married and have a spouse. Example sentence: He kissed his wife and children goodbye. He is a family man.