异性 (yì xìng): the opposite sex; of the opposite sex; heterosexual; different in nature

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7adjective, noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: the opposite sex; of the opposite sex; heterosexual; different in nature
Characters: 2
Part of speech: adjective, noun
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

the opposite sex
of the opposite sex
heterosexual
different in nature

Chinese explanation

指与自身性别不同的人，通常用于描述男女之间的关系，如异性朋友、异性交往。也可泛指性质或类别不同的事物。

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Character breakdown

HSK 6

different

HSK 4

suffix meaning nature, character, quality

Example sentences

She usually doesn't dare to talk to the opposite sex, but this time, in order to finish the group report, she took the initiative to ask a male classmate from her group to discuss it together.

The company's new rule prohibits employees from being alone with opposite-sex colleagues in the meeting room during office hours, to avoid causing misunderstandings.

At speed-dating events, participants are usually arranged to talk with several people of the opposite sex in turn, so as to find a suitable partner.

He is introverted and rarely takes the initiative to attend gatherings with people of the opposite sex, so his friends always want to introduce him to potential partners.

It is very normal for adolescents to become curious about the opposite sex; parents should patiently guide them rather than strictly forbid it.

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