"homosexual" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 同性恋

Definition

同性恋指对同性有情感或性吸引力的人，可以指男性或女性。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“同性恋”是正式或医学用语。日常生活中更常用“同志”或直接描述性取向。使用时要注意语境，避免侮辱或冒犯他人。

Examples

She realized she was homosexual in high school.

她在高中时意识到自己是**同性恋**。

A homosexual person is attracted to the same sex.

**同性恋**者会被同性吸引。

The word homosexual can describe both men and women.

**同性恋**这个词可以指男性和女性。

Many people now prefer to use 'gay' instead of homosexual in conversation.

如今很多人交谈时更喜欢用“同志”而不用**同性恋**。

The term homosexual is commonly found in medical and legal documents.

**同性恋**这一术语常出现在医学和法律文件中。

He never hid the fact that he was homosexual from his friends.

他从未对朋友隐瞒自己是**同性恋**。