Definition
This is a noun formed by adding the suffix 性 (quality/characteristic) to the verb 挑逗 (to tease/provoke). It means 'provocativeness' — the quality of being sexually suggestive, tempting, or alluring. Use it like a regular noun, often after 有 or 带着.
n
provocativenesstantalizing qualitytitillating nature
Examples
- 挑逗性。Tā jīntiān de dǎbàn hěn yǒu tiǎo dòu xìng.Her outfit today is very provocative.
- 挑逗性。Zhè zhǒng shíwù de tiǎo dòu xìng ràng rén nányǐ kàngjù.The tantalizing quality of this food is hard to resist.
- 挑逗性。Tā shuōhuà de yǔqì dài zhe yì zhǒng shénmì de tiǎo dòu xìng.His tone of speech carries a mysterious titillating quality.
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