ưu sinh

Definition

1. Noun:

   • Eugenics: The study of or belief in the possibility of improving the qualities of the human species or a human population, especially by selective breeding or genetic control.

2. Noun (as a concept):

   • Eugenic: Pertaining to or characterized by the principles of eugenics. Often used as an adjective in compound terms.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Thuyết ưu sinh từng phổ biến vào đầu thế kỷ 20. (The theory of eugenics was once popular in the early 20th century.)
  • Các chính sách ưu sinh đó hiện bị coi là phi đạo đức. (Those eugenic policies are now considered unethical.)

Advanced Usage

• "ưu sinh học": eugenics (as a field of study).
  • Ưu sinh học là một lĩnh vực gây nhiều tranh cãi. (Eugenics is a highly controversial field.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chủ nghĩa ưu sinh (n): Eugenism; the ideology or movement advocating for eugenics.
• Thuộc về ưu sinh (adj): Eugenic; relating to eugenics.
• Lai giống ưu sinh (n): Eugenesia; the practice of selective breeding for genetic improvement.

Synonyms

• Eugenics: The primary and direct synonym.
• Selective breeding: A related concept focusing on controlled reproduction for desired traits.

Notes on Usage

• The term "ưu sinh" carries significant historical and ethical weight. It is primarily used in academic, historical, or critical discussions about genetics, social policy, and ethics. Its use in modern casual conversation is rare and typically negative, referencing past discriminatory practices.
• It often appears in compound terms like "thuyết ưu sinh" (eugenics theory) or "chính sách ưu sinh" (eugenic policy).