"homosexual" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 同性戀

Definition

同性戀是指對同性有情感或性吸引力的人，可以指男性或女性。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

「同性戀」是正式或醫學用詞。日常生活中更常用「同志」或直接描述性傾向。使用時需注意尊重和場合，避免冒犯。

Examples

She realized she was homosexual in high school.

她在高中時意識到自己是**同性戀**。

A homosexual person is attracted to the same sex.

**同性戀**者會被同性吸引。

The word homosexual can describe both men and women.

**同性戀**這個詞可以指男性和女性。

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

現在很多人談話時更喜歡用「同志」而不用**同性戀**。

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

**同性戀**這一術語常見於醫學和法律文件中。

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

他從未對朋友隱瞞自己是**同性戀**。