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女气

Word · AdjectiveTraditional女氣

effeminate; feminine (for men)

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

adjective

effeminate; feminine; having the mannerisms or appearance of a woman (describing a man)

informal

Can be used neutrally or derogatorily depending on context. Often implies a contrast with expected masculine behavior. Typically used to describe a man's speech, posture, or general demeanor.

Tā他
shuō说
huà话
yǒu有
diǎn点
nǚ女
qì气
 ,
shēng声
yīn音
hěn很
qīng轻
róu柔
 。

He speaks a bit effeminately, his voice is very soft.

Yǒu有
xiē些
rén人
jué觉
de得
tā他
de的
dòng动
zuò作
tài太
nǚ女
qì气
le了
 。

Some people think his movements are too feminine.

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Bié别
nà那
me么
nǚ女
qì气
 ,
xiàng像
ge个
yé爷
men们
r儿
 !

Don't be so effeminate, be more manly!