同
性
恋

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The word "同性恋" is formed from three characters: 同, meaning "same"; 性, meaning "sex" or "gender"; and 恋, meaning "love" or "attachment"; combined, they create a literal meaning of "same-sex love", specifically referring to homosexuality.

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我尊重同性恋。

Wǒ zūnzhòng tóngxìngliàn.

I respect homosexuality.

同性恋不是疾病。

Tóngxìngliàn bù shì jíbìng.

Homosexuality is not a disease.

许多同性恋者生活在城市。

Xǔduō tóngxìngliànzhě shēnghuó zài chéngshì.

Many homosexuals live in cities.

虽然她是同性恋，但工作表现很出色。

Suīrán tā shì tóngxìngliàn, dàn gōngzuò biǎoxiàn hěn chūsè.

Although she is gay, her work performance is excellent.

社会对同性恋的态度正在逐渐改变。

Shèhuì duì tóngxìngliàn de tàidù zhèngzài zhújiàn gǎibiàn.

Society's attitude towards homosexuality is gradually changing.

Word Definition - 同性恋

tóng xìng liàn homosexuality; gay person; gay love

Individual Character Details

同 tóng, tòng, tòng
性 xìng
恋 liàn