中性

zhōngxìng

adjective HSK 7 #25,977

Meanings

1 neutral
2 neuter
3 gender-neutral

Characters

nature; property; gender

Examples

这款洗面奶是中性的，适合所有肤质。

Zhè kuǎn xǐmiànnǎi shì zhōngxìng de, shìhé suǒyǒu fūzhì.

This facial cleanser is pH-neutral and suitable for all skin types.

她喜欢穿中性风格的衣服。

Tā xǐhuān chuān zhōngxìng fēnggé de yīfú.

She likes to wear gender-neutral clothing.

Tips

usage

中性 has different meanings by context: in chemistry it means pH-neutral, in grammar it means neuter gender, and in fashion it means unisex or androgynous.

Stroke Order

中 zhōng

性 xìng