施 虐 受 虐

shī nüè shòu nüèdictionary entry

sado-masochism

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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

施虐受虐施虐受虐 [shi1 nu:e4 shou4 nu:e4] /sado-masochism/

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Reference information

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施
shī
(bound form) to put into effect (regulations etc) / to distribute (alms etc) / to apply (fertilizer etc)
Shī
surname Shi
虐
nüè
(bound form) brutal / oppressive / harsh / (literary) disaster / catastrophe
受
shòu
to receive / to accept / to suffer / subjected to / to bear / to stand / pleasant / (passive marker) / (LGBT) bottom
虐
nüè
(bound form) brutal / oppressive / harsh / (literary) disaster / catastrophe

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