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Chinese

piáo
Meaning: to seek or pay for sexual services; to visit prostitutes
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example

警方提醒民眾不要嫖娼,以免犯法。
警方提醒民众不要嫖娼,以免犯法。
The police warned people not to seek sexual services so they would not break the law.

Usage Notes

This is a direct, adult verb for seeking commercial sex. It can sound blunt or judgmental, and its legal and social implications depend on the jurisdiction.

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