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The word "娘娘腔" is formed by reduplicating the character "娘" (meaning woman) to emphasize feminine qualities, then combining it with "腔" (meaning tone or accent), resulting in a literal meaning of "womanly tone" used to describe effeminate speech or mannerisms in men.

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他的声音有点娘娘腔。

Tā de shēngyīn yǒudiǎn niángniangqiāng.

His voice is a bit effeminate.

别模仿他娘娘腔的举止。

Bié mófǎng tā niángniangqiāng de jǔzhǐ.

Don't imitate his effeminate behavior.

因为他娘娘腔，所以经常被嘲笑。

Yīnwèi tā niángniangqiāng, suǒyǐ jīngcháng bèi cháoxiào.

Because he is effeminate, he is often laughed at.

虽然他很娘娘腔，但是非常聪明。

Suīrán tā hěn niángniangqiāng, dànshì fēicháng cōngmíng.

Although he is very effeminate, he is very smart.

在现代社会，娘娘腔并不代表软弱，只要自信就好。

Zài xiàndài shèhuì, niángniangqiāng bìng bù dàibiǎo ruǎnruò, zhǐyào zìxìn jiù hǎo.

In modern society, being effeminate does not represent weakness, as long as one is confident.

Word Definition - 娘娘腔

niáng niang qiāng effeminate (of a man); sissy (derogatory)

Individual Character Details

娘 niáng, niáng
娘 niáng, niáng
腔 qiāng