Definition
女流 is a somewhat dated and often derogatory term for women, literally 'female stream' — it groups women together as a separate, weaker class. You'll encounter it in set phrases like 女流之辈 ('the weaker sex'), which carries a condescending tone. Avoid using it in neutral or respectful contexts; 女性 or 女人 are safer choices.
n.
(derogatory, dated) women as a weaker classthe fairer sex (with condescending connotation)
Examples
- 女流，。Tā kànbuqǐ nǚ liú zhī bèi, juéde tāmen zuò bù liǎo dàshì.He looks down on women, thinking they can't accomplish great things.
- 女流。Zhè zhǒng nǚ liú zhī jiàn zǎojiù guòshí le.This kind of sexist view of women is long outdated.
- 女流，。Bié yòng nǚ liú zhī bèi zhè zhǒng cí, tài bù zūnzhòng rén le.Don't use terms like 'the weaker sex' — it's too disrespectful.
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