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奸淫

Word · VerbTraditional姦淫

illicit sexual relations; rape

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Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

verb

to engage in illicit sexual relations; to fornicate; to commit adultery

formal

Refers to consensual but socially or morally prohibited sexual relations, often used in legal or formal contexts.

Zài在
gǔ古
dài代
 ,
jiān奸
yín淫
bèi被
shì视
wéi为
yán严
zhòng重
de的
dào道
dé德
zuì罪
xíng行
 。

In ancient times, fornication was regarded as a serious moral offense.

Zōng宗
jiào教
jiè戒
lǜ律
jìn禁
zhǐ止
xìn信
tú徒
jiān奸
yín淫
 。

Religious precepts forbid believers from engaging in illicit sexual relations.

2.

verb

to rape; to violate sexually; to ravish

formal

Indicates sexual assault or forced sexual acts, often used in literary, legal, or historical contexts, particularly in the set phrase 奸淫掳掠.

Qīn侵
lüè略
jūn军
jiān奸
yín淫
lǔ掳
lüè掠
 ,
fàn犯
xià下
le了
tāo滔
tiān天
zuì罪
xíng行
 。

The invading army raped, pillaged, and burned, committing monstrous crimes.

Lì历
shǐ史
jì记
zài载
zhōng中
 ,
zhàn战
bài败
chéng城
chí池
de的
fù妇
nǚ女
cháng常
zāo遭
jiān奸
yín淫
 。

Historical records show that women in defeated cities were often subjected to rape.

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Zhè这
xiàng项
fǎ法
lǜ律
yán严
chéng惩
jiān奸
yín淫
wèi未
chéng成
nián年
rén人
de的
zuì罪
fàn犯
 。

This law severely punishes criminals who sexually assault minors.