noun HSK 5
Traditional 詞性
part of speech · word class
Meaning
词性 refers to the grammatical category or classification of a word, such as noun, verb, adjective, etc. It's a linguistic term that describes the function and behavior of words in sentences.
Usage
This is a formal, technical term used primarily in grammar books, dictionaries, and language learning contexts. Native speakers use it when discussing grammar or looking up words in dictionaries. It's not common in everyday casual conversation unless discussing language learning or linguistics.
Examples
- 01这个词的词性是动词还是名词？?Is the part of speech of this word a verb or a noun?
- 02字典里通常会标明每个词的词性。.Dictionaries usually indicate the part of speech for each word.
Characters
Measure words
- 种这个词有两种词性
Common collocations
- 词性标注part of speech tagging
- 确定词性to determine the part of speech
- 词性分类part of speech classification
Origin
Literally means 'word nature' or 'word property,' reflecting how the compound describes the inherent grammatical nature or category of a word.