<p><code>gay</code> = <code>not straight</code> = <code>不直</code> = <code>弯</code></p>

<p>I first heard this word a few years ago. It is often used by younger people.  It is a slang and should not be used in any formal situation. Like any slang, it can be rude or not depending on the context.</p>

<p>I do not believe it has any sexual reference though.</p>

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2015-05-30T02:37:01.450Z
2015-05-30T02:37:01.450Z
Tzu
<p>Yes, it's referring to homosexual recently.</p>

<p>It depends on the context. The word itself doesn't contain any offensive information.</p>

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2015-05-26T03:28:17.737Z
2015-05-26T03:28:17.737Z
AGamePlayer
<p>It depends on the context, like CEO of Apple Cook admit he is bent in public media, may just state one truth, The word itself doesn't contain nay offensive information.</p>

<p>but if you are angry, and quarrel with someone, then you said the person is bent, then the guy will become crazy, it's really hurt.</p>

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2015-05-26T09:56:52.280Z
2015-05-26T09:56:52.280Z
Jack.li
<p>Specifically regarding its use to mean someone who is 'bent'? Someone who likes someone of the same-sex or is at least suspected of it? Does it include bisexuality? Is it polite or rude, subtle or overt? And when did you first start seeing this word?</p>

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How would you describe the meaning of 弯 wan1?
# How would you describe the meaning of 弯 wan1?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-05-26)

Specifically regarding its use to mean someone who is 'bent'? Someone who likes someone of the same-sex or is at least suspected of it? Does it include bisexuality? Is it polite or rude, subtle or overt? And when did you first start seeing this word?

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### Answer by username_1 on 2015-05-30. Score: 2

`gay` = `not straight` = `不直` = `弯`

I first heard this word a few years ago. It is often used by younger people. It is a slang and should not be used in any formal situation. Like any slang, it can be rude or not depending on the context.

I do not believe it has any sexual reference though.


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### Answer by username_2 on 2015-05-26. Score: 0

Yes, it's referring to homosexual recently.

It depends on the context. The word itself doesn't contain any offensive information.


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### Answer by username_3 on 2015-05-26. Score: -1

It depends on the context, like CEO of Apple Cook admit he is bent in public media, may just state one truth, The word itself doesn't contain nay offensive information.

but if you are angry, and quarrel with someone, then you said the person is bent, then the guy will become crazy, it's really hurt.


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