English–Chinese
“gay” in Chinese
How to say “gay” in Chinese
“Gay” in Chinese is 同志 (tóng zhì).
A shared identity or purpose that binds people together, from political comradeship to a same-sex identity.
Example sentences with 同志
他决定公开自己的同志身份，告诉了家人。tā jué dìng gōng kāi zì jǐ de tóng zhì shēn fèn gào sù le jiā rén
He decided to make his gay identity public and told his family.
Tips for using 同志
- Context matters: political, military, or organizational settings usually favor the comradeship sense, while a personal self-description may signal a same-sex identity.