阳刚 (yáng gāng) — manly; virile; masculine (of a man's qualities)
Definition
阳刚 describes the strong, tough, masculine qualities expected of a man (courage, vigor). Contrast with 阴柔, its opposite pair: graceful, gentle feminine qualities.
adjective
manlyvirilemasculine (of a man's qualities)
Examples
- 阳刚。Tā gěi rén yì zhǒng hěn yáng gāng de gǎn jué.He gives people a very manly impression.
- 阳刚。Zhè bù diàn yǐng zhǎn xiàn le nán xìng de yáng gāng zhī měi.This film showcases the beauty of masculine strength.
- 。Chuán tǒng guān niàn rèn wéi nán rén yīng gāi yǒu yáng gāng zhī qì.Traditional views hold that men should have a masculine spirit.
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