Definition
娘娘腔 is a pejorative term for a man whose speech or mannerisms are considered effeminate. It can be used as a noun ('effeminate mannerisms') or as a stative verb ('to be effeminate'). The word combines 娘娘 (queen/empress) with 腔 (tone/accent), literally 'queen's tone'. It is culturally loaded and should be used with care, as it can be offensive.
noun
effeminate mannerisms or speech (in a man, often pejorative)
n./s.v.
(stative verb) to be effeminate (in behavior or speech)
Examples
- 娘娘腔。Dàjiā dōu juéde tā shuōhuà yǒudiǎn niáng niáng qiāng.Everyone thinks his speech is a bit effeminate.
- 娘娘腔，。Tā zhège rén tài niáng niáng qiāng le, dàjiā dōu xiàohua tā.He is too effeminate, everyone laughs at him.
- 娘娘腔。Tā de niáng niáng qiāng ràng rén hěn bù shūfu.His effeminate mannerisms make people very uncomfortable.
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