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性质 (xìng zhì) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 5

性质 (xìng zhì) is a Chinese word: nature. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 性质

名 míng noun

nature

这件事的性质很严重。

zhè jiàn shì de xìng zhì hěn yán zhòng

The nature of this matter is very serious.

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Word breakdown

性 xìng — character, inherent attributes

质 zhì — quality, essence, substance

Structure & writing
1 性 xìng — character; temperament; disposition

性 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 忄 xīn — heart/mind radical (vertical form)
忄 is a component in 55 characters
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2 质 zhì — fundamental nature of a thing

质 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.2 十 shí — ten (the number 9+1)
十 is a component in 29 characters
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2.3 贝 bèi — general term for mollusks with shells, such as snails, mussels, and clams
贝 is a component in 50 characters
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