Be cautious when using the word “同志(tóngzhì)” (Beginner)

Key learning point:

同志 (tóngzhì):  n.  comrade / gay or lesbian

One day, while studying the word “同志 (tóngzhì),” a foreigner suddenly declared to his Chinese friend, “我是一个男同志 (Wǒ shì yígè nán tóngzhì).”

His friend burst into laughter. Let’s take a look and find out …