同志

• Pinyin: tóng zhì
• Desglose de hanzi: 同 = same; 志 = 士 (scholar) + 心 (heart) — aspiration, will

Significado

camarada; (coloquial) persona gay

Historically used as a formal address in socialist contexts meaning 'comrade' or people sharing political ideals. Since the 1990s, also adopted as a reclaimed term for LGBTQ+ individuals in Chinese-speaking communities. Context determines which meaning applies.

Ejemplos

1. 在革命年代，人们互称同志，不论职位高低。
2. 他向家人出柜后才发现，原来表哥也是同志。
3. 老一辈人还习惯用同志来称呼陌生人，年轻人听了总觉得怪怪的。

Guía de uso

Contexto: political, LGBTQ+ community, historical

Tono: varies

Correcto

• 革命同志。(Revolutionary comrade.)
• 他是同志。(He's gay.)

Incorrecto

• 在不了解对方性取向时随意用'同志'指代 (Don't casually assume someone is gay — ask or let them self-identify)

Origen e historia

同 means same, 志 means aspiration or will — people sharing the same ideals or goals.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal