"fornicating" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 通奸（未婚性行为）

Definition

指未婚男女间发生性关系，经常用在正式或宗教语境下形容婚外性行为。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

‘Fornicating’ 多用于宗教、法律或较正式的场合，日常对话中很罕见。口语一般说‘发生关系’等表达。常带批判或否定意味。

Examples

They were caught fornicating in the park.

他们在公园里被抓到**通奸**。

He was accused of fornicating before marriage.

他被指控婚前**通奸**。

The priest spoke against fornicating in his sermon.

牧师在布道中反对**通奸**。

"Stop fornicating and get back to work!" the old teacher joked.

“别再**通奸**了，赶快回去工作！” 老老师开玩笑地说。

Some laws still punish people for fornicating.

有些法律仍然惩罚**通奸**行为。

He feels guilty about fornicating, even though he's an adult.

他虽然是成年人，但因**通奸**感到内疚。