nán​zuǒ​nǚ​yòu

left for men and right for women

  • created sense approved 男左女右 · nán​zuǒ​nǚ​yòu · left for men and right for women — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    男左女右

    nán​zuǒ​nǚ​yòu

    left for men and right for women

    Traditional saying indicating that the left side is for males and the right side is for females, often applied to seating arrangements, palm reading, or ceremonial positions.

    男 (literal) → 男 · nán · male 左 (literal) → 左 · zuǒ · left 女 (literal) → 女 · nǚ · female 右 (literal) → 右 · yòu · right

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  • created sense approved 男左女右 · nán​zuǒ​nǚ​yòu · distinction between men and women — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    男左女右

    nán​zuǒ​nǚ​yòu

    distinction between men and women

    Extended meaning referring generally to the differences or distinctions between males and females.

    男 (literal) → 男 · nán · male 左 (literal) → 左 · zuǒ · left 女 (literal) → 女 · nǚ · female 右 (literal) → 右 · yòu · right

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