性

xìng

HSK 4

性 — xìng

1. suffix forming an abstract noun meaning '-ness' or '-ity' (e.g. 积极性 = positiveness; initiative)

   他的积极性很高，常常主动承担工作。 tā de jījíxìng hěn gāo chángcháng zhǔdòng chéngdān gōngzuò — His initiative/positiveness is high; he often takes on work proactively.

2. nature, characteristic, or property of something (similar to 'quality' or 'stability')

   这种材料的耐热性很强，适合高温环境。 zhèzhǒng cáiliào de nàirèxìng hěn qiáng shìhé gāowēn huánjìng — This material's heat resistance is strong; it's suitable for high-temperature environments.

3. sex; sexual characteristic or biological sex (less formal usage: 性 often appears in compounds like 性别)

   在医学语境中，生理性别与性别认同是两个不同的概念。 zài yīxué yǔjìng zhōng shēnglǐ xìngbié yǔ xìngbié rèntóng shì liǎnggè bùtóng de gàiniàn — In a medical context, biological sex and gender identity are two different concepts.