🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

男性的

Pronunciation / Transliteration: nánxìng de

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Virile/ˈvɪr.aɪl/
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"他展现出一种男性的自信,令所有人印象深刻。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Having the characteristics of an adult male; masculine.

    "He displayed a virile confidence that impressed everyone in the room."
  2. 2

    Strong, vigorous, or forceful; typically associated with masculinity.

    "The virile athlete dominated the competition with his powerful performance."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'virile' originates from the Latin 'virilis', meaning 'manly' or 'masculine', which is derived from 'vir', meaning 'man'. The term has evolved through Middle English, retaining its association with masculinity and strength throughout its history.

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