sik1 juk6色慾色欲
Jyutpingsik1 juk6
Yalesīk yuhk
Definition
Lust; strong sexual desire.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to an intense, often uncontrollable, psychological drive for sexual gratification. It carries a negative or moralistic connotation, suggesting a lack of self-restraint or a base instinct that overrides reason. It is rarely used in casual conversation and is more common in formal writing, literature, or when discussing psychological or moral failings.
Examples
He is always blinded by lust.
How do you control your sexual desire?
Related words
Common phrases
blinded by lust
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with more neutral terms for sexual attraction or interest, as this word implies a powerful, potentially destructive urge. Using it to describe simple attraction or romantic interest will sound overly dramatic or judgmental.
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Grammar guides
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