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耐操

Mandarin · pinyin nài cāo

(Tw) (of a person) to have stamina
(of a product) durable
(mainland China) (vulgar) (usu. of a woman) alternative form of 耐肏 (enthusiastic as a sexual partner)

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耐: nài · endure, bear; resist; patient
操: cāo · conduct, run, control, manage

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4–1 · nai4 cao1

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adj · Etymology 1

(Taiwan) persevering; unwavering; enduring; durable

adj · Etymology 2

(Mainland China) alternative form of 耐肏 (nàicào)

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