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性無能

sing3 mou4 nang4

xing4 wu2 neng2

inability to indulge in sexual activities - normally, impotence

Level: 3 Google Frequency: 239,000

性無能 / 性无能

性 sing3 xing4 - nature, character; sex
無 mou4 wu2 - not; negative; don't have
能 nang4 neng2 nai2 nai4 - be able, can; ability

This word was added by nanimo on 14th Jul 2004 and last edited on 3rd Feb 2007

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