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性质

xìng zhì

HSK 5

Meaning

  • nature
  • characteristic

Definition

事物本身所具有的根本属性、特征。

The inherent attribute or characteristic of a thing.

Usage

常用于描述事物的本质属性或类别，强调其内在的、稳定的特质。

Often used to describe the essential attributes or categories of things, emphasizing intrinsic and stable qualities.

Examples

  • 1 这个问题的性质很严重。 (The nature of this problem is very serious.)
  • 2 他们讨论的是法律性质的问题。 (They are discussing a matter of a legal nature.)
  • 3 两种物质的性质不同。 (The properties of the two substances are different.)
  • 4 这件事的性质发生了变化。 (The nature of this matter has changed.)
  • 5 我们需要了解它的化学性质。 (We need to understand its chemical properties.)

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