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How to form abstract nouns with 性 (xìng) in Chinese

Noun / Adj. + 性 (xìng) → Abstract Noun

性 (xìng) — noun suffix for characteristic

HSK 6Nouns

Rule structure

-性 (xìng) (-xìng) is a suffix that turns nouns or adjectives into abstract nouns indicating a property, characteristic, or tendency. Similar to English "-ity", "-ness". Formal, used in written Chinese.

Examples

这个产品的安全性很高。

Zhège chǎnpǐn de ānquánxìng hěn gāo.

This product has a high level of safety.

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Characters

Words from this rule

这个

zhè ge

This, this one

产品

chǎnpǐn

Product

的

de

Possessive particle; modifier particle

安全

ānquán

Safety, security

很

hěn

Very

高

gāo

Tall, high

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “noun suffix for characteristic” in Chinese with 性?

Use the structure: Noun / Adj. + 性 (xìng) → Abstract Noun. For example: 这个产品的安全性很高。 — “This product has a high level of safety”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

这个产品的安全性很高。 — “This product has a high level of safety”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.

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