婬
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Meaning: obscene, licentious, lewd
💡 Think 'yin' (dark) + wild excess = 婬 (obscene).
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Character Story & Explanation
婬 (yín) primarily refers to excessive or immoral sexual behavior, often translated as 'obscene' or 'licentious.' It carries strong negative connotations in Chinese culture, historically linked to moral decay and social disorder. Unlike the English term 'lewd,' which can sometimes be used in milder contexts, 婬 is almost exclusively pejorative and appears in classical texts and idioms condemning debauchery.
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