性
Meaning:
sex, nature, character; suffix converting a verb to an adjective
HSK 3
Frequency:
#2353
Pinyin:
xìng
Strokes:
8
Radical:
忄
How to Write 性 - 8 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "性" in Chinese
The Chinese character 性 (xìng) means "sex, nature, character; suffix converting a verb to an adjective". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 性 include: 中性, 人性, 他性.
📚 Words and Phrases with 性
Common words containing this character
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: heart
Semantic component: 忄
Phonetic component: 生
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "性"?
- The pinyin is xìng
- How many strokes does "性" have?
- It has 8 strokes
- What does "性" mean?
- sex, nature, character; suffix converting a verb to an adjective
- What is the radical of "性"?
- The radical is "忄"