屌 (diǎo) — penis
Definition
Vulgar noun for 'penis' — also used as internet slang meaning 'awesome / badass'. Strong taboo; avoid in formal or polite speech.
noun
penis
Measure word · 根
Examples
- 屌。Tā de diǎo yīn wèi gē le bāo pí ér fā yán le.His penis became inflamed due to circumcision.
- ，屌。Tā yīn wèi bèi dǎ, diǎo zhǒng le.His penis swelled because he was hit.
- 屌。Tā men hái zài tǎo lùn rú hé zhì liáo diǎo.They are still discussing how to treat the penis.
Origin
Sound + meaning六书liùshū
形声xíngshēngMost characters — around four in five — are built this way: one part hints at the meaning, the other at the pronunciation.
The form 屌 is built from 尸 (body) and 吊 (hanging), showing something that hangs from the body.
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