童贞

童貞

tóngzhēn

noun #23,119

Meanings

1 virginity
2 chastity
3 maiden purity

Characters

child; childhood; innocent

chastity; fidelity; moral purity

Examples

在某些文化中，童贞被视为珍贵的东西。

Zài mǒuxiē wénhuà zhōng, tóngzhēn bèi shìwéi zhēnguì de dōngxi.

In some cultures, virginity is considered something precious.

这个话题涉及到童贞与道德观念。

Zhège huàtí shèjí dào tóngzhēn yǔ dàodéguān niàn.

This topic touches on virginity and moral concepts.

Tips

usage

童贞 refers specifically to sexual virginity. It can apply to either gender but historically was most often used with reference to women. 童 means childhood/innocence, 贞 means moral purity/fidelity.

Stroke Order

童 tóng

贞 zhēn