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两性

兩性
liǎngxìng
noun #22,555

Meanings

  1. 1 both sexes
  2. 2 male and female
  3. 3 the two genders
  4. 4 amphoteric

Examples

HSK 6
这个研究探讨两性之间的差异。
Zhège yánjiū tàntǎo liǎngxìng zhījiān de chāyì.
This study explores the differences between the two genders.
HSK 7-9
两性平等是现代社会的重要价值观。
Liǎngxìng píngděng shì xiàndài shèhuì de zhòngyào jiàzhíguān.
Gender equality is an important value in modern society.
HSK 7-9
氨基酸是两性化合物。
Ānjīsuān shì liǎngxìng huàhéwù.
Amino acids are amphoteric compounds.

Tips

usage
两性 primarily means 'both sexes/genders' in social contexts, but in chemistry it means 'amphoteric' (capable of reacting as both acid and base). Context determines the meaning.

Stroke Order

两 liǎng
性 xìng