性xìngsuffix forming noun from adjective, corresponding to -ness or -ity

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   suffix forming noun from adjective, corresponding to -ness or -itysuffix

• 性suffix forming noun from adjective, corresponding to -ness or -ity

Adds -ness or -ity to an adjective: 重要性 (importance), 安全性 (safety).

1. HSK 3

   大家都知道学习的重要性。

   Dàjiā dōu zhīdào xuéxí de zhòngyàoxìng.

   Everyone knows the importance of studying.

2. HSK 3

   这种药的安全性很高。

   Zhè zhǒng yào de ānquánxìng hěn gāo.

   This medicine is very safe.

1. 
   Speaker A:

   我觉得运动很重要。

   Wǒ juéde yùndòng hěn zhòngyào.

   I think exercise is very important.

2. 
   Speaker B:

   对，我也知道运动的重要性。

   Duì, wǒ yě zhīdào yùndòng de zhòngyàoxìng.

   Right, I also know the importance of exercise.

3. 
   Speaker A:

   那我们明天一起去跑步吧。

   Nà wǒmen míngtiān yìqǐ qù pǎobù ba.

   Then let's go running together tomorrow.

4. 
   Speaker B:

   好啊！

   Hǎo a!

   Sure!

1. 1.Fill in the blank (-ance / -ness): 大家都知道学习的重要___。 (Everyone knows the importance of studying.)

   A性B身C面
2. 2.What does 这种药的安全性很高。 mean?

   AThis medicine is very safe.BThis medicine is very expensive.CThis medicine is not safe.
3. 3.Which word is a suffix like English "-ness" or "-ity"?

   A性B昨天C来自

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