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施虐受虐

Mandarin · pinyin shī nüè shòu nüè

sado-masochism

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施: shī · grant, bestow; give; act; name
虐: nüè · cruel, harsh, oppressive
受: shòu · receive, accept, get; bear, stand

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1–4–4–4 · shi1 nu:e4 shou4 nu:e4

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si1 joek6 sau6 joek6

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