性欲

性慾

xìngyù

noun #7,947

Meanings

1 sexual desire; libido
2 lust

Characters

sex; nature; gender

Examples

HSK 3

压力过大会影响性欲。

Yālì guòdà huì yǐngxiǎng xìngyù.

Too much stress can affect libido.

HSK 4

这种药物可能会降低性欲。

Zhèzhǒng yàowù kěnéng huì jiàngdī xìngyù.

This medication may lower sexual desire.

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性欲 is a neutral, clinical term used in medical and psychological contexts. It is not vulgar but is considered a private topic in everyday Chinese conversation.

Stroke Order

性 xìng

欲 yù