HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
性 — nature
- Reading
- xìng
- Meaning
- nature; character; sex; gender
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
性 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is xìng and it means nature; character; sex; gender. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
性 appears in everyday chinese words such as 性 (sex, nature, -ness), 女性 (female) and 性别 (gender, sex).
Chinese words containing 性
Frequently asked questions
What does 性 mean in Chinese?
性 means nature; character; sex; gender in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 性 read?
性 is read xìng. Reading it inside real words — 性 and 女性 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 性 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 性 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 性 in a word?
A common word containing 性 is 性 (xìng) — "sex, nature, -ness". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 性 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 性 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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