Definition
中性 (zhōngxìng) means 'neutral' across multiple domains: color (not bright/strong), stance (not taking a side), chemistry (pH 7), and grammar (neuter gender). It is broader than 中立 (zhōnglì), which specifically means 'to remain neutral' in politics or conflicts, and is a verb, not an adjective.
adjective
neutral (in color, tone, or style — not strong or bright)neutral (in stance, attitude, or gender — not taking a side)
noun
neutral (in chemistry, pH 7; also electrical neutrality)
Easily confused
- 重型zhòng xíngsound-alikeheavy-duty, heavy, large-caliber (of machinery, equipment, weapons)
Examples
- pH中性。Zhè zhǒng róngyè de pH zhí shì zhōng xìng de.The pH of this solution is neutral.
- 中性，。Fángjiān de zhuāngshì yòng le zhōng xìng yánsè, xiǎn de hěn yōuyǎ.The room's decoration uses neutral colors, looking very elegant.
- ，中性。Zài Déyǔ zhōng, zhège míngcí shì zhōng xìng míngcí.In German, this noun is a neuter noun.
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