"sex" in Chinese (Simplified)
性性别
Definition
这个词可以指性行为,也可以指一个人的性别(男性或女性)。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Sex”可指性行为(通常较正式或科学),也可指性别(例如身份证上的“性别”)。日常口语中谈论性行为多用更婉转表达。'gender'更常用于社会和自我认同;'sex'用于官方文件或医学场合。
Examples
What is your sex: male or female?
你的**性别**是什么:男还是女?
They talked about sex in health class.
他们在健康课上讨论了**性**。
Some animals can change their sex.
有些动物可以改变**性别**。
They've been married for years but still have great sex.
他们结婚多年了,但还是有很棒的**性生活**。
Discussing sex can be uncomfortable for some people.
谈论**性**可能让有些人感到不自在。
Please indicate your sex at the top of the form.
请在表格顶部填写你的**性别**。