"queer" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 酷儿（LGBTQ+群体）- 奇怪的

Definition

最初，“queer”意为奇怪或不寻常。现在，它也是形容性别认同或性取向不是传统意义上异性恋或顺性别者（属于LGBTQ+群体）的中性或积极用词。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Queer” 过去是贬义词，但现在被LGBTQ+群体正面地自我认同。不过，如果外人用在歧视语境下，依然可能冒犯。它在旧英语里也可指“奇怪”。

Examples

He thought the painting looked queer.

他觉得那幅画看起来很**奇怪**。

Some people identify as queer.

有些人自我认同为**酷儿**。

The word queer has changed meaning over time.

**Queer**这个词的含义随时间变化。

She proudly calls herself queer and is active in LGBTQ+ rights.

她自豪地称自己为**酷儿**，积极参与LGBTQ+权利。

That old building has a bit of a queer charm.

那栋老建筑有种**奇特**的魅力。

Some films now say they include queer characters for more diversity.

现在一些电影说为了多样性会加上**酷儿**角色。