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A2 adjective #4,000 más común 7 min de lectura

阴性

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Explicación 阴性 in your Level:

At the A1 level, you only need to know that 阴性 (yīnxìng) means 'negative' in the context of a simple medical test, like a COVID test or a flu test. You will likely see this word on a mobile app or a piece of paper from a clinic. It is important to recognize that this is a 'good' result if you are hoping not to be sick. You can use it in a very simple sentence: '我的结果是阴性' (My result is negative). You don't need to worry about the philosophy behind it yet; just think of it as the opposite of 阳性 (yángxìng, positive). In A1, you might also see it when looking at basic health requirements for travel. Remember: 阴 (yīn) is the same character as in 阴天 (yīntiān, cloudy day), which might help you remember it's the 'less bright' or 'absent' side of the test result.

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At the A2 level, you should be able to use 阴性 (yīnxìng) in more complete sentences related to health and travel. You might say '我需要一份阴性证明' (I need a negative certificate) when talking to a receptionist. You should also start to understand that 阴性 is an adjective that doesn't take '很' (hěn). You can't be 'very negative.' You should also be able to distinguish between 阴性 and 负 (fù). If you are talking about the weather being -5 degrees, you use 负, but if you are talking about your blood test, you use 阴性. At this level, you might also encounter it in a classroom if you are learning another language through Chinese, where it refers to feminine nouns (阴性词). It is a specific, technical word that is very useful for daily life in a Chinese-speaking environment.

By B1, your understanding of 阴性 (yīnxìng) should expand to include more formal medical and scientific contexts. You should be comfortable reading a basic medical report that uses terms like '呈阴性' (presents as negative) or '阴性反应' (negative reaction). You will also notice it in news reports discussing public health. At this level, you should be able to explain the difference between 阴性 and other 'negative' words like 消极 (xiāojí, pessimistic) or 负面 (fùmiàn, negative impact). For example, you can explain that a 'negative test' (阴性) is different from a 'negative review' (负面评价). You might also start to see the word in compound terms like '假阴性' (false negative), which is a crucial concept in medical testing and data analysis.

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At the B2 level, you are expected to use 阴性 (yīnxìng) in professional or academic discussions. You might discuss the accuracy of medical tests, using terms like '阴性预测值' (negative predictive value). You should be able to handle complex sentences like '尽管初步检测呈阴性，但由于症状持续，医生建议再次检查' (Although the initial test was negative, the doctor suggested a re-test due to persistent symptoms). Your understanding of the word's linguistic application should also be solid, allowing you to discuss the grammatical gender systems of other languages in Chinese. You should also recognize the word in more specialized scientific fields, such as '革兰氏阴性菌' (Gram-negative bacteria) in biology or '阴性对照' (negative control) in experimental design.

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At the C1 level, you should have a deep appreciation for the etymological roots of 阴性 (yīnxìng) in the Yin-Yang (阴阳) philosophy. You can discuss how the concept of 'Yin'—representing the hidden, the internal, and the receptive—perfectly maps onto the medical concept of a 'negative' result where no reaction is observed. You will encounter the word in high-level academic papers, medical journals, and philosophical texts. You should be able to use it metaphorically if the context allows, though it remains primarily technical. You can also discuss the socio-political implications of '阴性' during the pandemic era in China, including how '持阴性证明' (holding a negative certificate) became a prerequisite for social participation. Your use of the word should be precise, distinguishing it from related but distinct terms like '阴冷' (gloomy and cold) or '阴暗' (dark/shady).

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At the C2 level, your mastery of 阴性 (yīnxìng) is near-native. You can use it across all domains—medicine, linguistics, philosophy, and advanced science—with perfect accuracy. You understand the nuances of its use in historical scientific translations and how it replaced older terms. You can engage in complex debates about medical ethics involving '假阴性' (false negatives) or the psychological impact of test results on patients. You are also capable of using the word in creative or highly specialized ways, such as in theoretical physics or advanced linguistic theory regarding gendered structures in dead languages. You can effortlessly switch between the formal '呈阴性' and the colloquial '是阴性' depending on the audience, and you can explain the deep cultural connection between the character 阴 and the modern scientific usage to non-native speakers.

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阴性 en 30 segundos

Used for medical test results indicating that a disease or substance is not found (negative).
Used in linguistics to describe feminine nouns in languages like French or German.
Rooted in Yin-Yang philosophy, where 'Yin' represents the hidden or passive side.
Must be distinguished from '负' (math/physics) and '消极' (attitude/personality).

The term 阴性 (yīnxìng) is a vital piece of vocabulary in modern Chinese, primarily used in medical, scientific, and technical contexts to denote a 'negative' result. While the word 'negative' in English can mean many things—from a bad attitude to a mathematical value below zero—in Chinese, 阴性 is specifically reserved for the absence of a particular substance, condition, or reaction during a test. If you are at a hospital in Beijing and the doctor tells you your results are 阴性, it is usually cause for celebration, as it means the virus or condition they were testing for was not found.

Medical Context: This is the most common usage. It refers to a test result indicating that the markers for a disease (like a virus, bacteria, or a specific protein) are not present. For example, during the global pandemic, the phrase '核酸检测阴性' (negative nucleic acid test) became a daily necessity for travel and work.
Linguistic Context: In the study of foreign languages like French, German, or Spanish, Chinese speakers use 阴性 to describe 'feminine' grammatical gender. While Chinese nouns do not have gender, students learning European languages must learn which nouns are 阴性 (feminine) and which are 阳性 (masculine).
Scientific Context: In biology and chemistry, it can refer to certain reactions. For instance, '革兰氏阴性菌' (Gram-negative bacteria) refers to bacteria that do not retain the crystal violet stain used in the Gram stain method, which is a fundamental distinction in microbiology.

医生告诉他，检查结果呈阴性，他终于放心了。
— The doctor told him the test results were negative, and he finally felt relieved.

Understanding 阴性 requires distinguishing it from other 'negative' words. You would never use 阴性 to describe a negative number (that's 负数 fùshù) or a negative attitude (that's 消极 xiāojí). It is strictly for results and classifications. In the modern era, especially post-2020, this word has moved from specialized medical textbooks into the common vocabulary of every Chinese citizen. Whether you are checking a blood type (A型阴性) or a COVID report, 阴性 is the word that signifies 'clear' or 'not present'.

他的血型是Rh阴性，这种血型非常稀有。
— His blood type is Rh-negative; this blood type is very rare.

When using this word, it is often paired with the verb '呈' (chéng - to show/present) or '是' (shì - to be). In formal reports, you will see '结果呈阴性' (The result presents as negative). In casual conversation, people might just say '我是阴性' (I am negative), though this is shorthand for 'My test result is negative'.

Using 阴性 (yīnxìng) correctly involves understanding its role as a non-gradable adjective. You cannot be 'very negative' or 'a little negative' in a medical sense; you either are or you aren't. Therefore, you won't see it used with intensifiers like 很 (hěn) or 非常 (fēicháng) when referring to test results.

The 'Result + 是/呈 + 阴性' Pattern: This is the standard way to state a result. '是' is used in spoken language, while '呈' is used in written reports. Example: '检测结果是阴性' (The test result is negative).
As a Modifier for Nouns: It can be used to modify nouns like '结果' (result), '反应' (reaction), or '证明' (certificate). Example: '阴性证明' (negative certificate/proof of negative result).

出境前，旅客必须出示48小时内的核酸阴性证明。
— Before leaving the country, passengers must present a negative nucleic acid test certificate within 48 hours.

In grammar discussions, 阴性 is used to categorize words. For example, if you are explaining the word 'la table' in French, you would say 'table 是阴性词' (table is a feminine/negative-gendered word). Here, it contrasts with 阳性 (masculine) and 中性 (neuter).

在德语中，有些名词是中性的，有些是阴性的。
— In German, some nouns are neuter, and some are feminine.

To use 阴性 effectively, remember its binary nature. It is almost always paired with its antonym 阳性 (yángxìng - positive). In any scenario where you might use 阴性, 阳性 is the alternative. This binary makes it a very stable and predictable word to use in professional and daily life.

You will encounter 阴性 in several specific environments. Knowing these will help you recognize the word instantly without needing a dictionary.

Hospitals and Clinics: When a nurse hands you a physical report, look for the '结果' (Result) column. You will see '阴' or '阴性'. If you are waiting for a pregnancy test or a flu test, the doctor will say: '结果出来了，是阴性' (The results are out, it's negative).
News and Government Announcements: During health crises, news anchors frequently report the number of '阴性' cases versus '阳性' cases. For example: '全市全员检测结果均为阴性' (The test results for all citizens in the city were all negative).

医生，我的过敏原测试是阴性吗？
— Doctor, is my allergen test negative?

In a classroom setting, especially in a foreign language department at a Chinese university, you'll hear professors discussing the '阴性' form of adjectives. Students might ask: '这个词的阴性形式是什么？' (What is the feminine form of this word?).

Lastly, in scientific documentaries or science fiction movies, you might hear about '阴性电荷' (negative charge), although '负电荷' is more common in physics textbooks. The use of 阴性 adds a slightly more formal or biological 'flavor' to the description of negativity.

Learners of Chinese often struggle with the word 'negative' because English uses one word for several distinct concepts that Chinese separates. Here are the most frequent errors involving 阴性.

Mistake 1: Using it for Math: Many students try to say '阴性五' (negative five). This is incorrect. For numbers, use 负 (fù). It should be '负五' (fù wǔ).
Mistake 2: Using it for Emotions: If someone has a 'negative attitude,' do not use 阴性. Instead, use 消极 (xiāojí) or 负面 (fùmiàn). Saying '他的态度很阴性' sounds like his attitude is a medical test result, which makes no sense.

错误：今天气温是阴性十度。
正确：今天气温是零下十度（或负十度）。
— Mistake: The temperature today is negative 10 degrees (using 阴性). Correct: The temperature today is 10 below zero (or negative 10 using 负).

Another common confusion is with 阴 (yīn) on its own. While 阴性 means negative, 阴 usually refers to 'cloudy' (阴天) or 'hidden/shady'. While they share the same root, they are used in completely different sentence structures. Don't say '结果很阴'—always use the full term '阴性' for results.

To truly master 阴性, you must understand how it fits into the cluster of words meaning 'negative' in Chinese. Depending on the context, you might need a different word entirely.

阴性 (yīnxìng) vs. 阳性 (yángxìng): These are direct opposites. 阳性 means positive (test result). They are used in exactly the same way: medical tests, blood types, and grammatical gender.
阴性 (yīnxìng) vs. 负 (fù): Use '负' for math, physics (charge), and sometimes for general 'negative' concepts in compound words like '负债' (debt). Use '阴性' for medical results.
阴性 (yīnxìng) vs. 消极 (xiāojí): '消极' describes a passive or pessimistic attitude. While 'negative' in English can cover both a test result and a bad mood, Chinese requires 阴性 for the former and 消极 for the latter.

比较：
1. 结果是阴性 (Result is negative - medical).
2. 他的态度很消极 (His attitude is negative - personality).
3. 气温是负五度 (Temperature is negative five - math).

In some formal biological contexts, you might also hear 否定 (fǒudìng), which means 'to negate' or 'negative' in a logical sense (like a negative statement in grammar). However, for a test result, 阴性 remains the only standard choice.

How Formal Is It?

Dato curioso

In ancient times, 'Yin' was associated with the moon, women, and darkness. Today, it's a word you need to show at the airport!

Guía de pronunciación

UK /jiːn ʃɪŋ/

US /jin ʃɪŋ/

The primary stress is on the second syllable 'xìng' in common speech, though both syllables are distinct.

Rima con

心 (xīn) 新 (xīn) 信 (xìn) 近 (jìn) 进 (jìn) 定 (dìng) 命 (mìng) 病 (bìng)

Errores comunes

Pronouncing 'xìng' with a rising tone (like a question).
Mixing up 'yīn' with 'yǐn' (third tone).
Pronouncing the 'x' in 'xìng' like a hard 'sh'—it should be a softer, hissing sound made with the tongue behind the lower teeth.
Shortening 'yī' too much; it needs to be sustained.
Not dropping the tone of 'xìng' low enough.

Nivel de dificultad

Lectura 2/5

The characters are common, but 阴 can be complex to write for beginners.

Escritura 3/5

Requires practicing the strokes for 阴 and 性.

Expresión oral 2/5

Tones are straightforward but must be clear.

Escucha 2/5

Very common in announcements; easy to recognize.

Qué aprender después

Requisitos previos

阴 (yīn) 阳 (yáng) 结果 (jiéguǒ) 医生 (yīshēng) 是 (shì)

Aprende después

阳性 (yángxìng) 证明 (zhèngmíng) 病毒 (bìngdú) 感染 (gǎnrǎn) 报告 (bàogào)

Avanzado

假阴性 (jiǎyīnxìng) 特异性 (tèyìxìng) 灵敏度 (língmǐndù) 血清 (xuèqīng)

Gramática que debes saber

Binary Adjectives

阴性/阳性 cannot use '很'.

Resultative 呈

结果呈阴性 (Formal style).

Noun Modification with 阴性

阴性证明 (No '的' needed in fixed terms).

Contrastive Pairs

A是阴性，B是阳性。

Abbreviation in Lists

结果：阴 (Common in tables).

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Ejemplos por nivel

我的结果是阴性。

My result is negative.

Subject + 是 + 阴性.

他是阴性吗？

Is he negative?

Question form using 吗.

我不是阳性，我是阴性。

I am not positive, I am negative.

Contrast between 阳性 and 阴性.

医生说结果是阴性。

The doctor said the result is negative.

Reporting what someone said.

阴性很好。

Negative is very good.

Simple adjective use.

你的检测是阴性吗？

Is your test negative?

Possessive '你的' + noun + 是 + 阴性 + 吗.

结果今天出来了，是阴性。

The results came out today; it's negative.

Time expression + result + 出来了.

大家都是阴性。

Everyone is negative.

Use of '都' (all).

我需要一份阴性证明去旅游。

I need a negative certificate to travel.

阴性 modifying the noun 证明.

他的血型是B型阴性。

His blood type is B-negative.

Used in blood type descriptions.

在法语里，“桌子”是一个阴性词。

In French, 'table' is a feminine word.

阴性词 means feminine word/noun.

如果结果是阴性，你就不用担心了。

If the result is negative, you don't need to worry.

Conditional '如果...就...' structure.

请出示您的核酸阴性结果。

Please show your negative nucleic acid result.

Formal request using 请.

虽然他生病了，但检测是阴性。

Although he is sick, the test is negative.

Conjunction '虽然...但...'.

这个药的过敏测试呈阴性。

The allergy test for this medicine showed negative.

Use of '呈' for 'to show/present'.

我要等阴性结果出来才能去上班。

I have to wait for the negative result to come out before I can go to work.

Wait for...才能...

报告显示，样本对该病毒呈阴性反应。

The report shows that the sample reacted negatively to the virus.

Formal medical phrasing '呈...反应'.

我们要警惕假阴性的可能性。

We must be wary of the possibility of false negatives.

Compound noun '假阴性' (false negative).

这里的“阴性”是指没有检测到目标物质。

Here, 'negative' means the target substance was not detected.

Defining a term using '是指'.

所有进入大楼的人都必须持有阴性证明。

Everyone entering the building must hold a negative certificate.

Must hold '持有'.

即便结果是阴性，你也要自我隔离几天。

Even if the result is negative, you should self-isolate for a few days.

Conjunction '即便...也...'.

这种细菌是革兰氏阴性菌还是阳性菌？

Is this bacterium Gram-negative or Gram-positive?

Technical classification.

他在学习西班牙语的名词阴阳性。

He is studying the masculine and feminine genders of Spanish nouns.

阴阳性 refers to grammatical gender.

医院确认了检测结果为阴性。

The hospital confirmed the test result as negative.

Verb '确认' + result + 为 + 阴性.

该试剂盒的阴性符合率达到了百分之九十九。

The negative coincidence rate of this reagent kit reached 99%.

Technical term '阴性符合率'.

为了确保实验的准确性，我们需要一个阴性对照组。

To ensure the accuracy of the experiment, we need a negative control group.

Research term '阴性对照组'.

患者的临床表现与阴性检测结果不符。

The patient's clinical manifestations do not match the negative test result.

Formal phrase '与...不符'.

在某些情况下，阴性结果并不意味着完全健康。

In some cases, a negative result does not mean complete health.

Complex conditional statement.

这种现象在阴性群体中更为普遍。

This phenomenon is more common among the negative population.

Using 阴性 to describe a group (群体).

医生建议，如果症状持续，即使是阴性也要复查。

The doctor suggests that if symptoms persist, you should re-examine even if it's negative.

Complex sentence with nested conditions.

该药物在阴性对照中未表现出毒性。

The drug showed no toxicity in the negative control.

Scientific reporting style.

语言学中的阴性范畴在不同语言中表现不同。

The feminine category in linguistics manifests differently in different languages.

Academic linguistic terminology.

大规模筛查导致了极低比例的假阴性，这有助于控制疫情。

Mass screening resulted in a very low proportion of false negatives, which helped control the epidemic.

Societal and epidemiological context.

我们必须探讨阴性结果对患者心理状态的潜在影响。

We must explore the potential impact of negative results on patients' psychological states.

Abstract academic inquiry.

该研究通过对比阴性和阳性样本，揭示了病毒的传播机制。

By comparing negative and positive samples, the study revealed the transmission mechanism of the virus.

Formal research methodology description.

在这一哲学体系中，“阴性”不仅是缺失，更是一种承载。

In this philosophical system, 'Yin' (negative) is not just an absence, but a form of carrying.

Philosophical interpretation of the term.

报告中的阴性预测值受患病率的影响显著。

The negative predictive value in the report is significantly affected by the prevalence rate.

Advanced medical statistics.

尽管多次检测呈阴性，但影像学检查显示肺部有炎症。

Despite multiple negative tests, imaging showed inflammation in the lungs.

Contrasting different medical diagnostic methods.

我们要区分逻辑上的否定与生物学上的阴性。

We must distinguish between logical negation and biological negativity.

Precise conceptual distinction.

该地区的Rh阴性血源储备告急。

The Rh-negative blood supply in this region is in short supply.

Urgent social/medical context.

在后疫情时代的语境下，“阴性”已演变为一种社会准入的隐喻。

In the context of the post-pandemic era, 'negative' has evolved into a metaphor for social access.

High-level sociological analysis.

实验设计中，阴性对照的缺失往往会导致结论的效度存疑。

In experimental design, the absence of a negative control often leads to questionable validity of conclusions.

Advanced scientific epistemology.

从语义演变来看，阴性一词在现代医学中的确立标志着传统哲学的科学化转型。

From the perspective of semantic evolution, the establishment of the word 'negative' in modern medicine marks the scientific transformation of traditional philosophy.

Etymological and historical analysis.

阴性人格特征在某些心理学流派中被赋予了更深层次的内涵。

Feminine/Yin personality traits have been given deeper connotations in certain schools of psychology.

Specialized psychological usage.

该算法旨在最大限度地减少筛查过程中的假阴性率。

The algorithm aims to minimize the false negative rate in the screening process.

Technical optimization language.

通过对阴性结果的深度挖掘，研究人员发现了此前被忽视的生物标志物。

Through deep mining of negative results, researchers discovered previously overlooked biomarkers.

Advanced research narrative.

在跨语言比较中，阴性范畴的消失往往伴随着语法结构的简化。

In cross-linguistic comparisons, the disappearance of the feminine category is often accompanied by the simplification of grammatical structures.

Advanced historical linguistics.

法律上对于阴性证明的强制性要求引发了关于隐私权的广泛辩论。

The mandatory legal requirement for negative certificates sparked widespread debate about privacy rights.

Legal and ethical discourse.

Colocaciones comunes

结果呈阴性

阴性证明

假阴性

阴性反应

Rh阴性

阴性词

检测阴性

革兰氏阴性

转阴

阴性对照

Frases Comunes

核酸阴性

— Negative nucleic acid test. A very common phrase during the COVID era.

我有核酸阴性证明。

抗体阴性

— Negative for antibodies. Indicates no past infection or vaccination response.

我的抗体检测是阴性。

血型阴性

— Referring to the Rh-negative blood factor.

Rh阴性血被称为熊猫血。

复检阴性

— Negative result upon re-testing.

经过复检，结果仍为阴性。

全员阴性

— Everyone in a group or city tested negative.

这次全员检测结果均为阴性。

化验阴性

— Laboratory test is negative.

化验结果是阴性。

持续阴性

— Continuously testing negative over a period.

他的结果持续阴性。

名词阴性

— The feminine gender of a noun in linguistics.

这个名词是阴性的。

转阴性

— Turning negative (from positive).

他在感染五天后转阴性了。

疑似阴性

— Suspected negative (often used when a result is borderline).

结果目前是疑似阴性。

Se confunde a menudo con

阴性 vs 负 (fù)

Used for negative numbers and charges, not for medical results.

阴性 vs 消极 (xiāojí)

Used for a negative attitude or passive behavior.

阴性 vs 阴暗 (yīn'àn)

Used for dark or gloomy places/personalities.

Modismos y expresiones

"阴阳差错"

— A mistake caused by a strange combination of circumstances. While not using '阴性', it uses the root '阴'.

由于阴阳差错，我们没能见面。

Literary

"阴晴圆缺"

— The changing phases of the moon/weather; metaphors for the ups and downs of life.

人有悲欢离合，月有阴晴圆缺。

Poetic

"阴魂不散"

— The ghost won't leave; something bad keeps haunting you.

过去的事总是阴魂不散。

Informal/Idiomatic

"阴差阳错"

— Same as 阴阳差错; an error due to strange coincidences.

真是阴差阳错，我上错了车。

Common

"阴奉阳违"

— To pretend to obey while secretly defying.

他这个人总是阴奉阳违。

Formal

"阴阳怪气"

— Speaking in a sarcastic, weird, or passive-aggressive way.

别跟我阴阳怪气的说话。

Informal

"不阴不阳"

— Neither fish nor fowl; ambiguous; also means lukewarm or sarcastic.

他的态度不阴不阳，让人难受。

Informal

"颠倒阴阳"

— To confuse right and wrong or reverse the natural order.

这种做法简直是颠倒阴阳。

Literary

"调和阴阳"

— To balance the Yin and Yang; to harmonize conflicting forces.

中医讲究调和阴阳。

Medical/Philosophical

"阴德"

— Hidden merits; good deeds done in secret.

多做阴德对后代有好处。

Religious/Traditional

Fácil de confundir

阴性 vs 负面

Both mean 'negative' in English.

负面 is for social impact or reviews; 阴性 is for scientific/medical results.

他的行为造成了负面影响。

阴性 vs 否定

Both mean 'negative' in logical contexts.

否定 is for 'no' in logic or grammar; 阴性 is for 'absent' in tests.

他给了我一个否定的回答。

阴性 vs 阴天

Shares the same first character.

阴天 means a cloudy day; 阴性 is the technical term for negative.

今天是个阴天。

阴性 vs 零下

Refers to negative temperatures.

Use 零下 for weather; 阴性 for tests.

外面零下十度。

阴性 vs 假阴性

It's a subset of the word.

Refers specifically to an error where the result is negative but should be positive.

这次测试出现了假阴性。

Patrones de oraciones

我 + 是 + 阴性。

我是阴性。

结果 + 是 + 阴性。

检测结果是阴性。

结果 + 呈 + 阴性 + 反应。

检测结果呈阴性反应。

即便 + 是 + 阴性，+ 也 + 必须...

即便结果是阴性，也必须隔离。

考虑到 + 假阴性 + 的可能性...

考虑到假阴性的可能性，我们需要复检。

阴性 + 范畴 + 的 + 演变...

阴性范畴的演变反映了语言的简化。

阴性 + 证明

我带了阴性证明。

转 + 阴性

他的检查结果转阴性了。

Familia de palabras

Sustantivos

阴影 (yīnyǐng - shadow)

阴谋 (yīnmóu - conspiracy)

阴道 (yīndào - vagina/medical)

Verbos

转阴 (zhuǎnyīn - to turn negative)

Adjetivos

阴暗 (yīn'àn - dark/gloomy)

阴险 (yīnxiǎn - sinister)

阴沉 (yīnchén - gloomy/cloudy)

Relacionado

阳性 (yángxìng - positive)

中性 (zhōngxìng - neutral)

结果 (jiéguǒ - result)

检测 (jiǎncè - test)

证明 (zhèngmíng - certificate)

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Cómo usarlo

frequency

High, especially in medical and travel contexts.

Errores comunes

气温是阴性十度。 → 气温是零下十度。
You cannot use 阴性 for temperature; use 零下 (below zero) or 负 (negative).
他的态度很阴性。 → 他的态度很消极。
阴性 is for tests, not for personality or attitude.
一减二等于阴性一。 → 一减二等于负一。
In mathematics, use 负 (fù) for negative numbers.
我很阴性。 → 我的检测结果是阴性。
While colloquial, it's better to say your *result* is negative to be clear.
这个词是阴性词语。 → 这个词是阴性词。
In linguistics, the standard term is 阴性词.

Consejos

Medical Reports

Always look for the characters 阴性 on your lab results; it usually means you are clear.

No Intensifiers

Never use '很' or '非常' with 阴性 when talking about test results.

Learn the Pair

Always learn 阴性 (negative) and 阳性 (positive) together as they are inseparable.

Character Tip

The '阝' in 阴 always goes on the left. If it's on the right, it's a different radical.

Airport Announcements

In Chinese airports, listen for '阴性证明' (yīnxìng zhèngmíng) to know if you need to show your papers.

Yin-Yang Connection

Remembering that 阴 is Yin helps you connect it to the 'passive/absent' side of a test.

Grammar Gender

If you study French or Spanish in Chinese, 阴性 will be a daily word for you.

Health Codes

A 'Green Code' (绿码) is the visual representation of a 阴性 result.

Blood Types

Rh-negative is rare in China, so 阴性血 is often discussed in emergencies.

Bacteria

Gram-negative (革兰氏阴性) is a key term if you are studying biology in Chinese.

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Yin (阴) is like the 'cloudy' (阴天) side of a mountain—nothing is shining or showing up. Xing (性) is the 'nature'. So, 阴性 is the 'nature of nothing showing up'—Negative!

Asociación visual

Imagine a medical report with a small cloud (阴) over the result box. No sun (Yang), just a clear, empty cloud.

Word Web

阴性 (Negative) 阳性 (Positive) 中性 (Neutral) 检测 (Test) 结果 (Result) 医生 (Doctor) 证明 (Certificate) 病毒 (Virus)

Desafío

Try to find a medical report in Chinese or a news article about health and circle every time you see 阴性.

Origen de la palabra

The character 阴 (yīn) originally referred to the shady side of a mountain or the south bank of a river. The character 性 (xìng) refers to nature, property, or quality. Together, they describe a 'nature that is hidden or absent'.

Significado original: The hidden or shady quality of something.

Sino-Tibetan (Chinese)

Contexto cultural

Be careful when discussing Rh-negative blood; in China, it's called 'Panda Blood' (熊猫血) because it's so rare among the Han population.

English speakers often confuse 'negative' (bad) with 'negative test' (good). In Chinese, 阴性 is similarly a 'good' result for a 'bad' thing.

The movie 'Contagion' (translated in China) uses 阴性/阳性 frequently. News reports from the WHO (世卫组织) always use these terms. Medical dramas like 'The Good Doctor' (Chinese dubbed) use 阴性.

Practica en la vida real

Contextos reales

At the Hospital

我的报告是阴性吗？
什么时候出阴性结果？
阴性代表健康吗？
结果显示阴性。

At the Airport

请出示阴性证明。
这是我的阴性报告。
阴性证明过期了。
需要48小时阴性。

In a Foreign Language Class

这个词是阴性词。
阴性形式怎么写？
德语有名词阴性。
注意词的阴阳性。

In a Science Lab

对照组呈阴性。
样本是阴性的。
排除假阴性结果。
革兰氏阴性菌。

Checking Blood Type

我是Rh阴性血。
阴性血型很稀有。
寻找阴性血源。
血型呈阴性。

Inicios de conversación

"你的核酸检测结果出来了吗？是阴性吗？"

"你知道什么是Rh阴性血吗？"

"在法语里，为什么‘桌子’是阴性的？"

"如果检测结果是假阴性，我们该怎么办？"

"去那个国家旅游需要阴性证明吗？"

Temas para diario

写一次你等待医学检测结果的经历，当你看到‘阴性’时是什么心情？

讨论一下为什么在学习外语时，记住名词的阴阳性很重要。

在疫情期间，‘阴性证明’对你的生活产生了什么影响？

解释一下阴阳哲学是如何影响现代汉语词汇的。

如果你发现自己是稀有的Rh阴性血，你会去献血吗？为什么？

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

Usually, yes, in the context of infectious diseases. It means the virus was not found. However, for things like 'bone density' or other positive markers, 阴性 might not be the goal. Context is key.

No. For 'negative energy,' use '负能量' (fù néngliàng). 阴性 is too technical for that context.

阴 is the character/root, while 阴性 is the full adjective. In a sentence, use 阴性. On a medical form, you might just see 阴.

You can say '我检测结果是阴性' or simply '我阴了' (though '我阴了' is very colloquial and recent slang).

Yes, specifically for the Rh factor. Rh-negative is Rh阴性.

No, you cannot say '很阴性'. It is a binary state.

Chinese doesn't have feminine nouns, but we use the term 阴性词 to describe feminine nouns in other languages.

It is called 假阴性 (jiǎyīnxìng).

Historically, yes. 阴 is the lunar/feminine principle in ancient philosophy, which is why it's used for 'feminine' in linguistics.

Extremely common in medical, travel, and news contexts, especially recently.

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