"prostitution" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 卖淫

Definition

以金钱或物品交换性行为的行为。多数国家将其视为非法或社会不接受。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“卖淫”为正式和敏感用词，多用于法律、新闻、学术语境。口语中避免直接使用，社会讨论时常与“性工作”区别对待。

Examples

Prostitution is illegal in many countries.

许多国家**卖淫**是非法的。

There are strict laws against prostitution.

针对**卖淫**有严格的法律。

Some people think legalizing prostitution could improve safety.

有人认为合法化**卖淫**可以提高安全性。

The topic of prostitution often leads to heated debates.

关于**卖淫**的话题经常引发激烈争论。

She has written articles about the history of prostitution.

她写过关于**卖淫**历史的文章。

Laws about prostitution vary from one country to another.

关于**卖淫**的法律因国家而异。