Definition
奸淫 is a formal verb meaning 'to rape' or 'to commit illicit sexual acts', carrying strong legal and moral condemnation. It appears in legal contexts (奸淫罪 'rape crime'), historical texts, and formal accusations. Unlike the more common 强奸 (qiángjiān, 'rape'), 奸淫 can also encompass broader sexual misconduct such as seduction or adultery. It is not used in everyday conversation — use 强奸 for 'rape' in modern speech.
v.
(formal) to rape(formal) to commit illicit sexual relations (seduction, adultery)
Examples
- 奸淫。Fǎlǜ yán chéng jiān yín fùnǚ de zuìxíng.The law severely punishes the crime of raping women.
- 奸淫。Lìshǐ shàng jìzǎi le duō cì jiān yín lǔlüè de shìjiàn.History records many incidents of rape and plunder.
- 奸淫。Zhè zhǒng jiān yín xíngwéi lìng rén fàzhǐ.This kind of illicit sexual behavior is outrageous.
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