shuài gē
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型男 (xíng nán)
hunk
靓仔 (liàng zǎi)
handsome guy
丑男 (chǒunán)
ugly man
美女 (měinǚ)
beautiful woman
The Chinese word 帅哥 (shuàigē) is a compound of two characters: 帅 (shuài) and 哥 (gē). 帅 originally meant "military leader" or "commander", but in modern usage it has come to mean "handsome" or "cool". 哥 is a suffix used to address a male friend or younger brother. So, 帅哥 literally means "handsome guy" or "cool guy".The word 帅哥 is believed to have originated in the late Qing dynasty (1644-1912). At that time, there was a popular opera singer named Yang Xiaolou who was known for his good looks and stage presence. He was so popular that his fans began to call him 帅哥, and the term eventually spread to the general public.Today, 帅哥 is a common word used to describe attractive men. It can be used in a variety of contexts, from casual conversation to formal writing. It is also used in popular culture, such as in movies, TV shows, and music.