"come out of the closet" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 出柜

Definition

公开承认自己是同性恋、双性恋等LGBTQ+群体成员，特别是指之前曾经隐瞒过身份。也可泛指坦白隐藏的真相。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

主要用于指LGBTQ+人士公开性取向，也可引申为揭露其他秘密。多用于非正式和支持性场合。通常说“出柜”，要注意语境使用。

Examples

He decided to come out of the closet to his family last year.

他去年向家人**出柜**了。

It can be hard to come out of the closet if you feel unsafe.

如果觉得不安全，**出柜**可能很难。

Many people feel happier after they come out of the closet.

很多人在**出柜**后会感觉更快乐。

She finally came out of the closet at college and found a supportive community.

她终于在大学**出柜**，并找到了支持她的群体。

Not everyone is ready to come out of the closet right away—it’s a personal journey.

并不是每个人都能立刻**出柜**——这是个人的过程。

Sometimes 'to come out of the closet' is used to talk about any secret, not just being LGBTQ+.

有时“出柜”也用来形容任何秘密，不仅仅是LGBTQ+身份。