男性化 (nán xìng huā) — mannishness (in a woman's behavior or appearance); virilization (biological masculinization)
Definition
Refers to masculine traits, appearance, or characteristics — either in women (mannishness) or biological masculinization. Carries a medical/scientific register, not casual everyday use.
noun
mannishness (in a woman's behavior or appearance)virilization (biological masculinization)
Examples
- 男性化，。Tā de dǎ bàn yǒu xiē nán xìng huā, xiǎn de hěn gàn liàn.Her outfit is a bit masculine, making her look very capable.
- 男性化。Zhè zhǒng jī sù huì dǎo zhì nǚ xìng shēn tǐ de nán xìng huā.This hormone can cause virilization in a woman's body.
- 男性化。Shè huì duì nǚ xìng nán xìng huā de píng jià wǎng wǎng bù gōng píng.Society's judgment of masculine traits in women is often unfair.
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