鸭子 (yā zi) — duck; (slang) male prostitute

Definition

鸭子 is the common term for ducks (the bird). As food, 北京烤鸭 is world-famous. In colloquial slang, 鸭子 can also refer to a male prostitute (escort), but this usage is informal and context-dependent; as an HSK 5 learner you mainly need the literal meaning.

noun

duck(slang) male prostitute

Examples

鸭子。
Gōngyuán lǐ yǒu hěn duō yā zi.
There are many ducks in the park.
鸭子。
yā zi de ròu hěn hěn hǎochī.
Duck meat is very tasty.
。
Tā mǎi le yì zhī kǎo yā zi.
He bought a roast duck.

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