transsexual
transsexual — adjective
1. describes someone whose inner sense of being male, female, or another gender doe
describes someone whose inner sense of being male, female, or another gender does not match the sex they were assigned when they were born
Brandon is a transsexual man and has been living as male for over a decade.
transsexual man — gender-identity phrasing
The hospital trained its staff to provide better care for transsexual patients.
transsexual patients — medical/institutional context
Apinya wrote an article about the history of transsexual rights in Asia.
Many older transsexual people still use this term even though younger generations prefer transgender.
- transgender
broader, more contemporary umbrella term; preferred in general use
- trans
informal abbreviation of transgender or transsexual
- cisgender
describes a person whose gender matches their birth sex
文法句型
transsexual + noun (person, man, woman, patient)
用法筆記
In contemporary English, transgender is the more common and widely preferred term. Transsexual is considered by many to be dated or overly clinical. However, some individuals — especially those who have undergone medical transition — continue to describe themselves as transsexual. Always respect a person's own choice of words.
常見錯誤
2. describes medical treatments — including operations and hormone therapy — that c
describes medical treatments — including operations and hormone therapy — that change a person's physical appearance to align with the gender they identify as
After saving for three years, Ife finally had transsexual surgery in Bangkok.
transsexual surgery — surgical-transition collocation
The doctor explained the risks and recovery time for each transsexual procedure.
Haruto consulted several surgeons before choosing a clinic for transsexual hormone therapy.
Health insurance in some countries now covers basic transsexual medical treatments.
- gender-affirming
modern preferred term for medical transition procedures
- sex-reassignment
older clinical term, still found in medical literature
文法句型
transsexual + noun (surgery, procedure, operation)
用法筆記
This sense refers narrowly to medical procedures (surgery, hormones). In everyday conversation, most people simply say 'transition' or 'gender-affirming surgery' rather than 'transsexual surgery.' The clinical tone of this sense is one reason the broader term transgender has replaced transsexual in general usage.
常見錯誤
transsexual — noun
1. a person whose genuine feeling of being male or female is different from the sex
a person whose genuine feeling of being male or female is different from the sex on their original birth records, especially someone who has gone through medical procedures like hormone therapy or operations to make their body reflect who they are
Mira is a transsexual who transitioned in her twenties and now runs a community centre.
noun use: 'a transsexual who…' — person-first framing
The documentary interviewed several transsexuals about their experiences with family and work.
When Rodrigo came out as a transsexual, his workplace offered full support.
Zayd met other transsexuals at a support group and no longer felt so alone.
- transgender person
more contemporary and respectful term
- trans person
informal, commonly used in LGBTQ+ communities
- cisgender person
someone whose gender matches their birth sex
文法句型
a transsexual
the transsexual
transsexuals (plural)
用法筆記
The noun form (a transsexual, transsexuals) can feel reductive because it defines a person entirely by this aspect of their identity. Many people prefer the adjective form (a transsexual person, transsexual people) or the broader term transgender person. Some older individuals who have medically transitioned continue to use the noun for themselves — follow each person's lead.