Definition
女色 refers to the allure or beauty of women, often with a connotation of sexual temptation. In classical Chinese literature and moral discourse, it is frequently used as a warning against lust, implying that indulgence in female charms can lead to moral decay or downfall. The term is more literary than colloquial and carries a slightly negative or cautionary tone.
n.
female charmsfeminine allure(often pejorative) lust for womenlewdness
Examples
- 女色。Tā yīnwèi tānliàn nǚ sè ér fàn le cuòwù.He made a mistake because of his indulgence in female charms.
- 女色。Gǔdài dìwáng cháng yīn nǚ sè ér wáng guó.Ancient emperors often lost their kingdoms due to female charms.
- 女色。Zhè bù diànyǐng tàntǎo le nǚ sè yǔ quánlì de guānxì.This film explores the relationship between female charms and power.
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