Meaning
色狼 is a derogatory term for a man who sexually harasses women or behaves in a sexually inappropriate manner. It literally combines 色 (lust, sexual desire) with 狼 (wolf), creating the image of a predatory person driven by sexual urges. The term is commonly used to describe men who engage in unwanted touching, stalking, voyeurism, or other forms of sexual misconduct.
Usage
This is an informal, strongly negative term used primarily in casual conversation and online discourse. It's often used by women to warn others about inappropriate male behavior or to describe men caught engaging in sexual harassment. Common in contexts discussing public safety, workplace harassment, or inappropriate behavior on public transportation. The term carries moral condemnation and social stigma.
Examples
- 01地铁上遇到色狼一定要大声喊出来。.If you encounter a pervert on the subway, you must shout out loudly.
- 02那个色狼因为骚扰女同事被公司开除了。.That pervert was fired by the company for harassing female colleagues.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个色狼
Common collocations
- 遇到色狼to encounter a pervert
- 防色狼to guard against perverts
- 色狼行为perverted behavior
Antonyms
Origin
The compound draws on the wolf's traditional association with predatory and aggressive behavior. The character 色 in this context refers to sexual desire or lustfulness rather than its more common meaning of 'color.' The metaphor portrays sexually predatory men as wolves hunting prey.