HSK 6
-化、-式、-型、-性
The suffixes -化, -式, -型, -性 in Chinese
Explanation
These suffixes are added after nouns or adjectives to form new words. '-化' (huà) indicates change or the process of becoming a certain state, e.g. '现代化' (modernization). '-式' (shì) indicates a style, fashion or model, like '美式' (American style). '-型' (xíng) indicates a type or size, like '小型' (small-sized). '-性' (xìng) indicates a quality or characteristic, like '普遍性' (universality).
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The grammar point “-化、-式、-型、-性” (The suffixes -化, -式, -型, -性 in Chinese) is one of the key structures at HSK 6. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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