耐操

Mandarin · pinyin nài cāo

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  1. (Tw) (of a person) to have stamina
  2. (of a product) durable
  3. (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

  1. (Taiwan) persevering; unwavering; enduring; durable

adj · Etymology 2

  1. (Mainland China) alternative form of 耐肏 (nàicào)

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耐操 · nai4 cao1
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Exact source record耐操 耐操 [nai4 cao1] /(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)/