毒性 (dúxìng) refers to the toxic or poisonous nature of a substance, indicating its ability to cause harm or injury to living organisms. It is commonly used in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and biology, to describe the harmful effects of chemicals, plants, or animals. Understanding 毒性 is crucial for safety in various fields, including medicine, environmental science, and agriculture.
HSK 7, 16 strokes, Hard
dúxìng(du2xing4) T2
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May 27, 2026
毒性dúxìng(du2xing4)
毒性 (dúxìng) refers to the toxic or poisonous nature of a substance, indicating its ability to cause harm or injury to living organisms. It is commonly used in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and biology, to describe the harmful effects of chemicals, plants, or animals. Understanding 毒性 is crucial for safety in various fields, including medicine, environmental science, and agriculture.
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Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of 毒性 is significant, as practitioners often consider the balance between beneficial and harmful substances in herbal remedies. Understanding 毒性 helps in discerning which herbs may aid healing and which may pose risks.
Memory Tip
Think of 毒 (dú) as a 'toxic soup' bubbling with danger. The character 毒 resembles a pot (with the radical of 'poison' at the bottom) filled with a toxic brew, and 性 (xìng) represents its nature. Together, envision a toxic concoction that reveals the dangerous essence of what it can do.
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毒性Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
毒性 (dúxìng) vs 毒害 (dúhài) — use 毒性 to emphasize the inherent toxicity of a substance, while 毒害 focuses on the actual harm caused by that toxicity.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 毒 (dú) as a 'toxic soup' bubbling with danger. The character 毒 resembles a pot (with the radical of 'poison' at the bottom) filled with a toxic brew, and 性 (xìng) represents its nature. Together, envision a toxic concoction that reveals the dangerous essence of what it can do.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 毒性 with 毒药 (dúyào), which means 'poison' or 'toxic medicine.' 毒性 is more about the quality or characteristic of being toxic. In formal contexts, it's used in scientific discussions, while informal contexts may use simpler words like 'toxin.'
HSK Study Tips
At HSK Level 7, focus on understanding the nuances of 毒性 in relation to related vocabulary such as 毒 (dú, poison) and 有毒 (yǒudú, toxic). This word expands your vocabulary for discussing health, safety, and environmental issues, which are increasingly relevant in advanced Mandarin.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of 毒性 is significant, as practitioners often consider the balance between beneficial and harmful substances in herbal remedies. Understanding 毒性 helps in discerning which herbs may aid healing and which may pose risks.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 毒性 with 毒药, thinking they are interchangeable. Remember that 毒性 describes the characteristic of being toxic, while 毒药 specifically means poison. Another common mistake is mispronouncing it as 'dǔxìng' instead of the correct 'dúxìng.'
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Cultural Notes for 毒性
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In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of 毒性 is significant, as practitioners often consider the balance between beneficial and harmful substances in herbal remedies. Understanding 毒性 helps in discerning which herbs may aid healing and which may pose risks.
Frequently Asked Questions about 毒性
You can say '这个化学物质的毒性很强' (zhège huàxué wùzhì de dúxìng hěn qiáng), meaning 'The toxicity of this chemical substance is very strong.'
It's primarily used in scientific or medical contexts rather than casual conversation, so use it when discussing health or safety-related topics.
毒性 (toxicity) refers to the harmful nature, while 毒性反应 (toxic reaction) specifically refers to the body's response to toxic substances.
