mất trinh

Definition

1. Verb phrase:
   • To lose one's virginity: The primary meaning refers to a person, typically but not exclusively female, experiencing first sexual intercourse, resulting in the loss of their virgin state. It often carries a cultural and social weight related to concepts of purity.

Usage Examples

• Verb phrase:
  • Cô ấy lo sợ vì đã mất trinh trước hôn nhân. (She is worried because she lost her virginity before marriage.)
  • Trong xã hội cũ, việc một cô gái mất trinh là vấn đề hệ trọng. (In old society, a girl losing her virginity was a grave matter.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase is often used in contexts discussing traditional values, social stigma, or personal anxiety. It is less common in modern, clinical, or neutral discussions about sexual debut, where phrases like "có quan hệ tình dục lần đầu" (to have sexual intercourse for the first time) may be preferred.

Variants and Related Words

• Trinh tiết (n): virginity, chastity.

  • Áp lực về trinh tiết rất nặng nề. (The pressure regarding virginity is very heavy.)

• Còn trinh (adj): to be a virgin.

  • Cô ấy khẳng định mình vẫn còn trinh. (She affirmed that she is still a virgin.)

Synonyms

• To be deflowered: A more formal or literary term for losing virginity.
• To lose one's chastity: Emphasizes the loss of sexual purity.

Notes on Usage

• Cultural Sensitivity: The term "mất trinh" is deeply embedded in traditional patriarchal values that often place disproportionate importance on female virginity. Its use can perpetuate stigma. In contemporary and sensitive communication, more neutral language is recommended.
• Gender Association: While the phrase can technically apply to any gender, it is historically and most commonly used in reference to females. The concept of male virginity is often expressed differently (e.g., "còn trai tân").