Writing
性 (xìng) — how to say "gender" in Chinese
性
Gender; nature
suffix
Character composition
性
nature; gender
Radicals / Keys
心
Heart
#61 · xīn · 4 strokes
Examples
这个问题有性别差异。
There are gender differences in this issue.
他的性格很好。
He has a good personality.
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Frequently asked questions
Gender in Chinese language
"gender" in Chinese is 性 (xìng).
性 meaning in English
性 (xìng) means "Gender; nature".
How is 性 pronounced?
It is pronounced xìng (written as xing). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "gender" in Chinese characters?
It is written 性 and has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 性?
性 is on the HSK 3.0 level 4 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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