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    Referring to a female with 女 (nǚ) as a noun

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    Structure

    女

    Explanation

    女 (nǚ) can function as a standalone noun meaning "female" or "woman," particularly in formal or categorical contexts. It often appears in compound expressions that describe gender-specific records, categories, or classifications. For example, 女的世界纪录 refers to a female world record.

    Examples

    • 这项比赛分为男女两个组别。

      zhè xiàng bǐsài fēn wéi nánnǚ liǎng gè zǔbié.

      This competition is divided into two groups: male and female.

    • 女的参赛选手比去年多了不少。

      nǚ de cānsài xuǎnshǒu bǐ qùnián duō le bù shǎo.

      There are considerably more female contestants than last year.

    • 这个岗位不限男女，欢迎大家报名。

      zhège gǎngwèi bú xiàn nánnǚ, huānyíng dàjiā bàomíng.

      This position is open to both men and women; everyone is welcome to apply.

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