How to Say
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piáo
Radical: 女 14 strokes
Meaning: to visit a prostitute
💡 A woman (女) costs a ticket (票) — money for sex.
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

嫖 (piáo) meaning in English —

嫖 (piáo) means 'to visit a prostitute' or 'to patronize a brothel'. The left radical 女 (woman) and right phonetic 票 (piào) together form this character. While historically referencing a common social practice, today it carries strong negative moral connotations in Chinese culture, often associated with illicit behavior and social taboo.

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