euphemism for sexual intercourse between spouses
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to have sexual intercourse; to sleep together (euphemism for married couples)
formalA formal euphemism used specifically to refer to sexual relations between married couples. It is polite and clinical, avoiding vulgar or explicit language. Not typically used for extramarital or casual relationships.
Tā他
men们
jié结
hūn婚
duō多
nián年
，
gǎn感
qíng情
hěn很
hǎo好
，
shí时
cháng常
xíng行
fáng房
。
They have been married for many years and have a good relationship, sleeping together frequently.
Yī医
shēng生
jiàn建
yì议
tā他
men们
zài在
zhì治
liáo疗
qī期
jiān间
zàn暂
shí时
bù不
yào要
xíng行
fáng房
。
The doctor advised them to temporarily refrain from sexual intercourse during the treatment period.
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Gǔ古
dài代
lǐ礼
jiào教
duì对
fū夫
qī妻
xíng行
fáng房
de的
shí时
jiān间
yǒu有
suǒ所
guī规
dìng定
。
Ancient Confucian ethics had specific regulations regarding when married couples could engage in sexual relations.