"fornicate" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 通奸
• 淫乱

Definition

与非配偶的人发生性关系。这个词通常比较正式、古老或宗教用语。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

此词非常正式，多见于宗教、法律或古旧语境。日常对话中通常说“发生关系”等更口语化表达。

Examples

It is forbidden to fornicate in many religions.

在许多宗教中，**通奸**是被禁止的。

People who fornicate may be judged by traditional societies.

**通奸**的人可能会被传统社会评判。

He was accused of trying to fornicate with someone.

他被指控试图**通奸**。

The law used to punish those who fornicated before marriage.

法律曾惩罚那些婚前**通奸**的人。

She left the church because she refused to feel guilty for fornicating.

她因为拒绝为**通奸**感到内疚而离开了教会。

You probably won’t hear people say 'fornicate' in a normal conversation.

你在正常对话中很少听到有人说“**通奸**”。