virgin; maiden, first, inaugural
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
virgin; woman who has not had sexual intercourse
Refers to a female who has not engaged in sexual intercourse. Used in medical, legal, and cultural contexts. The term can carry traditional or sensitive connotations in modern discourse.
In traditional concepts, virginity has been given special significance.
This is a sociological work exploring the virginity complex.
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She did not hesitate to say that she was still a virgin until the age of thirty.
adjective
maiden; first; inaugural; virgin (attrib.)
Used as an attributive modifier before nouns to describe something happening for the first time or being in an original, untouched state. Commonly appears in compounds such as 处女作 (maiden work) and 处女航 (maiden voyage).
This was his maiden work, yet it showed astonishing maturity.
The cruise ship's maiden voyage will depart from Shanghai for Tokyo.
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This land is still virgin territory, waiting for people to develop it.
A debut show often best reflects an artist's true level.