Definition
伟哥 is a Chinese loanword for the medication Viagra (sildenafil), used to treat erectile dysfunction. The name is a phonetic-semantic adaptation: 伟 (great) + 哥 (brother), and it has become a widely recognized brand name in China. You'll hear it in both medical and casual contexts, but be aware it's a specific trademark.
noun
Viagraa medication for erectile dysfunction
Examples
- 伟哥，。Xiànzài zài wǎngshàng yě néng mǎi dào wěi gē, dàn yào xiǎoxīn jiǎhuò.Now you can also buy Viagra online, but be careful of fakes.
- 伟哥。Zhè zhǒng yào hányǒu hé wěi gē xiāngtóng de chéngfèn.This medicine contains the same ingredient as Viagra.
- 伟哥。Yǒurén bǎ wěi gē dàngzuò tígāo yùndòng biǎoxiàn de fāngfǎ.Some people use Viagra as a way to enhance athletic performance.
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