异性

yì xìng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

1. the opposite sex
2. of the opposite sex
3. heterosexual
4. different in nature

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 同性 tóng xìng 同性 tóng xìng same nature 性别或性质的对立: same nature

Related words

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• 异质 yì zhì 异质 yì zhì heterogeneous 性质不同，多用于抽象事物: heterogeneous

Usage notes

Collocations

异性 is most often used in fixed phrases like 异性朋友 (opposite-sex friend) and 异性交往 (interaction between opposite sexes); using it as a standalone adjective (e.g., 他很异性) is incorrect.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 异性 (yìxìng) with 异形 (yìxíng, meaning 'abnormal shape' or 'alien'). Although they sound similar, they have completely different meanings.

Example Sentences

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异性 朋友之间也可以有纯粹的友谊。

There can be pure friendship between opposite-sex friends.

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Words Containing 异性

• 差异性 差异性 chā yì xìng: difference
• 特异性 特异性 tè yì xìng: specific
• 异性性接触 异性性接触 yì xìng xìng jiē chù: heterosexual sex
• 异性恋 异性恋 yì xìng liàn: heterosexuality
• 异性恋主义 异性恋主义 yì xìng liàn zhǔ yì: heterosexism
• 异性相吸 异性相吸 yì xìng xiāng xī: opposite polarities attract

Child Words of 异性

• 性 性 xìng: characteristic
• 异 异 yì: different