姘 (pīn) - to have illicit sexual relations & to cohabit illegally

姘Tone 1

pīn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

姘 · pīn

to have illicit sexual relations;

to cohabit illegally;

to commit adultery.

to have illicit sexual relationsto cohabit illegallyto commit adultery.

Usage highlights

illicit cohabitationillicit partnerto have an affairto break off an illicit relationshipto keep a mistress

Synonyms

  • 通奸— to commit adultery
  • 私通— to have illicit sexual relations

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They were cohabiting without being married (姘居).
  • He had an affair with his colleague (与同事姘上了).
  • The term refers to an illicit partner (姘头).

Collocations

  • illicit cohabitation(姘居)
  • illicit partner(姘头)
  • to have an affair(姘上)
  • to break off an illicit relationship(断姘)
  • to keep a mistress(姘妇)

Idioms

  • No specific common idioms featuring this character; it is typically used in direct collocations.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically carries a strong negative moral judgment, associated with sexual misconduct outside of marriage.
  • In modern legal contexts in China, '姘居' (illicit cohabitation) was historically a punishable offense.
  • The character's usage reflects traditional values regarding marriage and family structure.

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