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共性

gòng xìng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • overall character

Definition

共同具有的性质或特点。

Common characteristics or properties.

Usage

用于描述不同事物之间的共同点，常与“个性”相对。

Used to describe commonalities between different things, often contrasted with individuality.

Examples

  • 1 这两种文化有许多共性。 (These two cultures share many common characteristics.)
  • 2 研究它们的共性有助于理解规律。 (Studying their commonalities helps understand the patterns.)
  • 3 我们要找出问题的共性。 (We need to find the commonality of the problems.)
  • 4 尽管有差异，但共性很明显。 (Despite differences, the commonalities are obvious.)
  • 5 共性是我们合作的基础。 (Commonality is the foundation of our cooperation.)

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