xìng

nature; character; quality

HSK 4 #122

Character data

HSK 4
Frequency 122nd character
Radical ⼼ (61.5)
Strokes 8
Index # 1268

Definitions

性 xìng
  1. 1. nature
  2. 2. character
  3. 3. quality
  4. 4. property
  5. 5. attribute
  6. 6. sex
  7. 7. gender
  8. 8. sexuality
  9. 9. suffix forming noun from adjective, corresponding to -ness or -ity
  10. 10. suffix forming adjective from verb
  11. 11. essence
  12. 12. CL

Stroke order

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Words containing 性

Word Meaning
noncustodial (sentence)
noncustodial (sentence)
polyphenism
polyphenism
Gram-negative; Gram-negative bacteria
Gram-negative; not holding Gram stain
Gram-positive (bacteria)
Gram-positive (bacteria)
toughness
prophylactic; preventative; protective
prophylactic; preventative; protective
to take care of one's spirit and keep fit (idiom)
to take care of one's spirit and keep fit (idiom)
additionality (economics)
additionality (economics)
dominant (gene); visible; conspicuous
dominant gene
dominant gene
rheumatoid arthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
Appetite and lust are only natural (Mencius 6A:4).
mental or spiritual cultivation
mental or spiritual cultivation
disposition
high explosive