魚水之歡
简 鱼水之欢 · 繁 魚水之歡Meanings
- the pleasure of close intimacy in a couple (idiom)
- sexual intercourse
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2–3–1–1 · yu2 shui3 zhi1 huan1
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jyu4 seoi2 zi1 fun1
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- (euphemistic, figurative) the pleasure of close intimacy between a couple; (the pleasure of) sexual intercourse; harmonious and joyous life of a married couple
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