Definition
调戏 is a strong derogatory verb referring to sexually harassing or molesting someone, typically a woman, through unwanted physical advances or obscene language. In modern legal and social contexts it is treated as sexual harassment. The word carries serious moral condemnation and should be used carefully, as it describes a criminal or highly offensive act.
v.
to sexually harass (a woman)to take liberties with (a woman)
Examples
- 。Nàge nánrén yīnwèi zài gōnggòng qìchē shàng tiáo xì nǚxìng ér bèi dài bǔ.That man was arrested for molesting women on the bus.
- 调戏，。Tā hēzuì hòu jìngrán gǎn tiáo xì nǚ fúwùyuán, zhēnshi wúchǐ.How dare he molest the waitress after getting drunk — utterly shameless.
- 调戏。Fǎlǜ yánchéng tiáo xì fùnǚ de xíngwéi.The law severely punishes acts of molesting women.
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