Writing
异性 (yì xìng) — how to say "opposite sex" in Chinese
异性
Opposite sex
adjective · noun
Character composition
异
different
性
sex/gender
Radicals / Keys
廾
Arch
#55 · gǒng · 3 strokes
心
Heart
#61 · xīn · 4 strokes
Collocations
吸引异性
xī yǐn yì xìng
to attract the opposite sex
异性朋友
yì xìng péng you
friend of the opposite sex
Examples
在社交场合，与异性交流需要尊重和礼貌。
In social settings, communicating with the opposite sex requires respect and politeness.
他喜欢异性。
He likes the opposite sex.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "opposite sex" in Chinese?
"opposite sex" in Chinese is 异性 (yì xìng).
What does 异性 mean in English?
异性 (yì xìng) means "Opposite sex".
How is 异性 pronounced?
It is pronounced yì xìng (written as yi xing, yixing). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "opposite sex" in Chinese characters?
It is written 异性: 异 has 6 strokes, 性 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 异性?
异性 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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