lãnh dục
Definition
- Adjective:
- Frigid: Describes a person, typically a woman, who lacks sexual desire or responsiveness. This is a clinical and often outdated term.
- Cold (in a sexual context): Characterized by an absence of sexual interest or passion.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Cô ấy bị coi là lãnh dục. (She was considered frigid.)
- Chứng lãnh dục có thể có nhiều nguyên nhân. (Frigidity can have many causes.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is considered outdated, potentially offensive, and overly simplistic in modern psychology and medicine. Contemporary terms like "hypoactive sexual desire disorder" or "low sexual desire" are preferred for clinical discussion.
Variants and Related Words
- Lãnh đạm (adj): Indifferent, cold (in emotion or demeanor, not specifically sexual).
- Anh ta có thái độ lãnh đạm. (He has an indifferent attitude.)
Synonyms
- Frigid
- Sexually unresponsive
- Cold
Notes on Usage
- Caution: The word 'lãnh dục' is a direct translation of the outdated psychological term "frigid." Its use in modern contexts is discouraged as it is a pejorative label rather than a neutral medical description. It is important to use more precise and less stigmatizing language when discussing sexual health.