concupiscence in Chinese
concupiscence in Chinese is 色欲 — concupiscence means a strong desire, especially a sexual one.
concupiscence in Chinese
色欲
Pronounced: sè yù
An ardent desire, especially sexual desire; lust.
What does "concupiscence" mean?
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noun A strong desire, especially a sexual one.
"Quite certainly you command me to refrain from concupiscence of the flesh and concupiscence of the eyes and worldy pride."
- noun (religion) The pull of a person's lower appetite, against reason, that makes them likely to feel temptation and give in to sin.
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concupiscence in a sentence
- Quite certainly you command me to refrain from concupiscence of the flesh and concupiscence of the eyes and worldy pride.
- He was torn by two intense and conflicting desires: his ardent wish to advance through his association with Mr. Browning, and his concupiscence.
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What is "concupiscence" in Chinese?
"concupiscence" in Chinese is 色欲. concupiscence means: A strong desire, especially a sexual one.
How do you pronounce 色欲?
"concupiscence" in Chinese is 色欲, pronounced "sè yù".
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