tung4 sing3 lyun2同性戀同性恋
Jyutpingtung4 sing3 lyun2
Yaletùhng sing lyún
Definition
Homosexuality; the sexual or romantic attraction to people of the same sex.
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How it's used
Refers to the sexual orientation itself rather than the person, though it is often used as a label. In casual conversation, people frequently use the English loanword gay to describe individuals, which can sound less clinical or formal than the full term.
Examples
He has come out as gay.
Are you accepting of homosexuality?
Related words
Common phrases
homosexual person
homosexual orientation
Common mistake
Avoid using this as an adjective to describe a person directly, as in 佢係一個同性戀人. Instead, use the structure 佢係同性戀者 to refer to a person, or simply say 佢係gay.
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