nán nǚ
hommes et femmes; mâle et femelle
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男女老少都喜欢吃饺子。
Nánnǚ lǎoshǎo dōu xǐhuan chī jiǎozi.
Men, women, old and young all like to eat dumplings.
男女平等是社会进步的标志。
Nánnǚ píngděng shì shèhuì jìnbù de biāozhì.
Gender equality is a sign of social progress.
男女搭配，干活不累。
Nánnǚ dǎpèi, gànhuó bù lèi.
Men and women working together can accomplish more.
男女老少 (nán nǚ lǎo shào)
men, women, old and young
男男女女 (nán nán nǚ nǚ)
men and women
男 (nán)
man
女 (nǚ)
woman
The Chinese word 男女 (nánnǚ) is composed of two characters: 男 (nán), meaning "male", and 女 (nǚ), meaning "female". The word 男女 is used to refer to both men and women, and can be used in a variety of contexts. For example, it can be used to refer to the two genders in general, or to a specific man and woman. It can also be used to refer to the relationship between men and women, such as in the context of marriage or dating.The character 男 (nán) is derived from the oracle bone script, which is the earliest known form of Chinese writing. In the oracle bone script, the character 男 is depicted as a person with a beard, which is a symbol of masculinity. The character 女 (nǚ) is also derived from the oracle bone script, and is depicted as a person with long hair, which is a symbol of femininity.The word 男女 (nánnǚ) has been used in Chinese for centuries, and is an important part of the Chinese language. It is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts, and is an essential word for HSK learners to know.
