One word, one everyday story

Culture · Create free account · Log in · Feedback

Teaching entries and general reference records are shown separately. Independent language review of teaching entries is pending.

carnal

/ˈkɑrnəl/

Original teaching content · provenance and version

Example recordings passed technical checks; use the rating controls to flag pronunciation quality.

English pronunciation · Synthesized MP3 · Audio-factory quality review passed

1 · adj.

relating to physical or sexual desires

肉体欲望的

Read the example to see carnal in context.

The novel contrasts spiritual duty with carnal desire.
English pronunciation · Synthesized MP3 · Audio-factory quality review passed

Is this recording accurate and natural?

这部小说将精神责任与肉体欲望形成对照。
Mandarin pronunciation · Synthesized MP3 · Audio-factory quality review passed

Is this recording accurate and natural?

Share this public expression

Connect this word to your life

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑrnəl/

Try using this word in a sentence of your own; you may skip this.