song tính
The English phrase 'bisexual' is translated into Vietnamese as song tính.
song tính is an adjective used to describe someone who is sexually attracted to both men and women. While it is the formal term for bisexual, it is also used in medical or biological contexts to refer to hermaphroditism, so context is important to avoid ambiguity.
Meaning: sexually attracted to both men and women (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of song meaning double or dual and tính meaning nature or gender/sex.
Did you know?
- Because song tính is used in biological contexts for hermaphroditism, speakers often use more specific phrases like song tính luyến ái to clearly specify romantic attraction.
- Vietnamese utilizes the Sino-Vietnamese root song to create several 'double' concepts, such as song song for 'parallel'.
- While song tính is the formal term, many young Vietnamese people simply use the English word 'bisexual' or the abbreviation 'bi' in casual conversation.
Examples in context
- Anh ấy là người song tính.He is bisexual.
- Cô ấy tự nhận mình là song tính.She identifies as bisexual.
- Tôi cảm thấy mình là người song tính.I feel like I am bisexual.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their identities at a cafe.
- ChiNam, cậu là người song tính à?Nam, are you bisexual?
- NamĐúng vậy, mình là người song tính.That's right, I am bisexual.
- ChiCảm ơn vì đã chia sẻ với mình.Thank you for sharing that with me.
- NamKhông có gì đâu Chi.You're welcome, Chi.
