Meanings of 嫖
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AI Study Notes for 嫖
While 嫖 is commonly understood, it is considered slang and should be used carefully, especially in formal conversations. Learners might confuse it with the more neutral term for 'visit' (拜访, bàifǎng) or 'frequent' (频繁, pínfán). Be mindful of the informal register and context when using this word.
This word is not part of the HSK vocabulary but may be relevant for learners interested in contemporary slang or social issues in China. Students should focus on the cultural implications of the word and how it relates to societal attitudes towards prostitution.
Learners may mistakenly use 嫖 to refer to simply 'visiting' someone without the context of prostitution. For example, saying '我去嫖朋友' (Wǒ qù piáo péngyǒu) incorrectly implies a sexual context. The correct term for visiting a friend would be '拜访' (bàifǎng).
Pronunciation of 嫖
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Etymology of 嫖
Phonosemantic compound. 女 represents the meaning and 票 represents the sound.
woman
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Case file: 嫖
Phonosemantic compound. 女 represents the meaning and 票 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half女 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half票 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywoman
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to patronize a prostitute; to frequent in Chinese
“to patronize a prostitute; to frequent” in Chinese is嫖
The verb 嫖 (piáo) specifically refers to the act of patronizing or visiting a prostitute. It is often used in informal contexts, particularly in discussions about illicit activities. The term carries a negative connotation and is associated with moral and legal implications.
When to use 嫖
While 嫖 is commonly understood, it is considered slang and should be used carefully, especially in formal conversations. Learners might confuse it with the more neutral term for 'visit' (拜访, bàifǎng) or 'frequent' (频繁, pínfán). Be mindful of the informal register and context when using this word.
What learners get wrong
Learners may mistakenly use 嫖 to refer to simply 'visiting' someone without the context of prostitution. For example, saying '我去嫖朋友' (Wǒ qù piáo péngyǒu) incorrectly implies a sexual context. The correct term for visiting a friend would be '拜访' (bàifǎng).
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Grammar Patterns of 嫖
嫖 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他吃, 他喝, 他____,他赌, 他懒, 他狡猾,因为他没了心,他的心被人家摘了去.
He ate, drank, whored, gambled, lazed around and schemed because he no longer had a conscience.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 嫖
No, 嫖 is considered slang and is typically used in informal contexts.
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