🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

膝上舞蹈

Pronunciation / Transliteration: xī shàng wǔ dǎo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Lap-Dancing/ˈlæpˌdænsɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"在某些夜总会,膝上舞蹈是一种流行的表演形式。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A form of erotic dance performed by a dancer in close proximity to a seated patron, typically in a strip club.

    "The club offered a variety of entertainment, including lap-dancing for those who sought a more intimate experience."
  2. 2

    A performance that involves a dancer moving suggestively while seated on the lap of a patron.

    "During the party, the entertainment included lap-dancing, which surprised many of the guests."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'lap-dancing' emerged in the late 20th century, combining 'lap', referring to the upper thighs of a seated person, and 'dancing', derived from Old French 'dancier', meaning to move rhythmically to music. The phrase evolved to describe a form of erotic dance performed in close proximity to a seated patron.

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