双性恋
shuāngxìngliàn
The English word 'bisexual' is translated into Chinese as 双性恋 (shuāngxìngliàn).
双性恋 is an adjective used to describe someone who is sexually attracted to both men and women.
Meaning: sexually attracted to both men and women (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The term 双性恋 is composed of three parts: 双 (double/both), 性 (sex/gender) and 恋 (love/attraction).
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a person who is bisexual, you can add the suffix 者 to the adjective, forming the noun 双性恋者.
How do you pronounce it?
shuāngxìngliàn
Did you know?
- Because 恋 (liàn) can also mean 'to miss' or 'to yearn for' in other contexts, the word carries a poetic sense of 'longing' beyond just 'attraction'.
- While 双性恋 is the formal term, some Chinese speakers use the term 双 (double) as a shorthand slang label for bisexual people in online LGBTQ+ communities.
- The character 双 (double) is also used in the phrase 双向奔赴, a popular modern internet term describing two people who are equally putting effort into a relationship.
Examples in context
- 玛丽的妻子是双性恋。Mary's wife is bisexual.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of 双性恋.Tatoeba #10649004 by GlossaMatik, translation #8594277 by shekitten
- 我认识一个双性恋，他对男女都有兴趣。I know a bisexual person, they are interested in both men and women.
- 他是一个双性恋者。Tā shì yīgè shuāngxìngliàn zhě.He is a bisexual.
- 我不确定她是双性恋。Wǒ bù quèdìng tā shì shuāngxìngliàn.I am not sure if she is bisexual.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a new acquaintance at a cafe.
- 伟 Wei你觉得那个男生是双性恋吗？Nǐ juédé nàgè nánshēng shì shuāngxìngliàn ma?Do you think that guy is bisexual?
- 雨婷 Yuting我不知道，他没说过。Wǒ bù zhīdào, tā méi shuōguò.I don't know, he hasn't said.
- 伟 Wei他看起来很开朗。Tā kàn qǐlái hěn kāilǎng.He seems very cheerful.
- 雨婷 Yuting是的，他和大家都能相处得很好。Shì de, tā hé dàjiā dōu néng xiāngchǔ dé hěn hǎo.Yes, he gets along well with everyone.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
