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男女

nánnǚ

Description

男女这个词指男人和女人，常常用来说所有的人。

The word 男女 refers to men and women, often used to mean all people.

我们常说"男女老少"，意思是所有年龄的人。

We often say "男女老少", meaning people of all ages.

Meanings

男女nánnǚ

men and women; both sexes

这个学校有很多男女学生。

This school has many male and female students.

男女nánnǚ

male and female (people in general)

男女老少都喜欢这个节目。

People of all ages like this show.

Related words

男人女人男女男孩女孩

Notes

  • Etymology

    compound of 男 (male) + 女 (female).

  • Nuance

    often appears in fixed phrases like 男女平等 and 男女老少.

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