同志

tóng zhì

位 wèi 个 gè 名 míng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

Definitions

1. comrade
2. (slang) homosexual

Word relationships

Register variants

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同性恋

tóng xìng liàn

homosexuality

同志 is a neutral or euphemistic slang term for homosexual, while 同性恋 is the clinical/formal term.

Related words

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伙伴

huǒ bàn

partner

伙伴 means companion or partner, without the political connotation of 同志.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

同志 as 'comrade' is primarily used among members of the Chinese Communist Party or in political contexts. Using it casually to mean 'colleague' or 'friend' may sound outdated or overly formal.

Example Sentences

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同志，请问最近的地铁站怎么走？

Comrade, how can I get to the nearest subway station?

我是同志。

Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 1703630)

你是同志。

Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 8861159)

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Words Containing 同志

新剧同志会

xīn jù tóng zhì huì

New Play Comrade Society, Chinese theatrical company founded in 1912, a continuation of the Spring Willow Society 春柳社[chūn liǔ shè]

Child Words of 同志

see 衚衕|胡同[hú tòng]

aspiration