tính giao
Definition
- Noun:
- Copulation: The act of sexual intercourse between animals, specifically referring to the physical union for the purpose of reproduction.
- Mating: The pairing of animals for breeding purposes.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Quan sát tính giao ở loài chim này rất phức tạp. (Observing copulation in this bird species is very complex.)
- Hành vi tính giao được điều khiển bởi bản năng. (Mating behavior is controlled by instinct.)
Advanced Usage
- In formal biological and zoological contexts, "tính giao" is a technical term used to describe the reproductive behavior and act itself.
- Nghiên cứu này tập trung vào chu kỳ tính giao của động vật có vú. (This research focuses on the copulation cycle of mammals.)
Variants and Related Words
Giao phối (n): A more common and general synonym for mating or breeding.
- Mùa giao phối của loài hươu thường vào mùa thu. (The deer's mating season is usually in the fall.)
Sự giao hợp (n): Sexual intercourse; often used for both animals and humans in clinical contexts.
Synonyms
- Copulation: The act of sexual union.
- Mating: The pairing of animals for breeding.
- Coitus: A technical term for sexual intercourse.
Notes on Usage
- "Tính giao" is a specialized, formal term. In everyday language, "giao phối" is more frequently used when discussing animal behavior.
- This word is primarily used in scientific writing, zoology, and veterinary studies. It is not typically used in casual conversation.