tōu xīngdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to cheat on one's spouse / to have an affair
Sources & editorial notes

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:

偷腥 偷腥 [tou1 xing1] /to cheat on one's spouse/to have an affair/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 偷
    tōu

    to steal / (bound form) thief / (bound form) secretly; on the sly

  • 腥
    xīng

    fishy (smell)

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.