Definition
男性化 refers to the process or state of taking on masculine characteristics. It can describe a woman's mannerisms or appearance that are stereotypically masculine (often translated as 'mannish'), or the biological process of virilization (the development of male physical traits, often due to hormones). Use with caution as the term can carry social judgments.
n.
mannishness (in a woman's behavior or appearance)virilization (biological masculinization)
Examples
- 男性化，。Tā de dǎban yǒuxiē nán xìng huā, xiǎnde hěn gànliàn.Her outfit is a bit masculine, making her look very capable.
- 男性化。Zhè zhǒng jīsù huì dǎozhì nǚxìng shēntǐ de nán xìng huā.This hormone can cause virilization in a woman's body.
- 男性化。Shèhuì duì nǚxìng nán xìng huā de píngjià wǎngwǎng bù gōngpíng.Society's judgment of masculine traits in women is often unfair.
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