性感 xìnggǎn sex appeal
sex appeal; eroticism; sexuality; sexy
How to remember 性感: 性 nature + 感 feel = sex appeal.
Characters
How it is used
- Modern word for "sexy / having sex appeal" - 她穿得很性感 (tā chuān de hěn xìnggǎn) she's dressed sexily, 性感的嗓音 (xìnggǎn de sǎngyīn) a sexy voice.
- A neutral-to-positive compliment about looks, voice, or vibe; not vulgar, but still about physical/erotic allure.
- Don't confuse with 感性 (gǎnxìng, sensitive/emotional-minded) - same characters reversed, completely different meaning.
Example sentences
- 汤姆非常性感。 Tāngmǔ fēicháng xìnggǎn.Tom is so hot.