giao cấu
Definition
- Verb:
- To copulate: The primary meaning of "giao cấu" is to engage in sexual intercourse, specifically referring to the physical union for reproductive purposes. It is a formal and biological term.
- To have sexual intercourse: This term describes the act of sex between a male and a female, often used in clinical, legal, or zoological contexts.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Hai con hổ đang giao cấu. (The two tigers are copulating.)
- Hành vi giao cấu không tự nguyện là phạm pháp. (Non-consensual sexual intercourse is illegal.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is almost exclusively used in formal, scientific, or technical writing (e.g., biology textbooks, legal documents, police reports). It is not used in polite everyday conversation.
- It can be applied to both humans and animals, emphasizing the biological function.
Variants and Related Words
- Sự giao cấu (n): copulation, sexual intercourse (the act or instance of).
- Sự giao cấu được quan sát trong phòng thí nghiệm. (Copulation was observed in the laboratory.)
Synonyms
- To copulate: The most direct synonym, used in biological contexts.
- To have sexual intercourse: A more descriptive formal synonym.
- To mate: Often used for animals.
Notes on Usage
- Register: "Giao cấu" is a formal, technical term. In casual or polite speech, euphemisms or other phrases are used.
- Connotation: The word is neutral in scientific contexts but can sound harsh, cold, or even offensive when used in reference to human activity in non-technical situations.
verb
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to copulate; to couple; to have sexual intercourse
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