性感

xìnggǎn

Traditional: 性感

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Translation

sexy, attractive, alluring

Word origin

A compound of 性 (xìng, sex, nature) and 感 (gǎn, feeling, sense), a modern term modelled on the English idea of sex appeal.

Origin
compound
Root
性 (xìng, sex) + 感 (gǎn, feeling)

Stroke order

Stroke order for 性

Stroke order for 感

Examples

She is dressed very sexily tonight.

xíng

This star is famous for a sexy image.

chénsǎng

He finds a deep voice very attractive.

qún

That dress makes her look even more alluring.

Being sexy is not only about appearance.

性感 (xìng gǎn) means sexy, attractive, or alluring, describing a person's appeal. It is a modern coinage combining the characters for sex and feeling.

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