Meaning
依赖性 refers to the quality or state of being dependent on something or someone. It describes a condition where a person or thing cannot function properly without relying on external support, substances, or other entities. This term is commonly used in psychology, medicine, and social contexts to describe various forms of dependency.
Usage
This word is frequently used in formal or academic contexts, particularly in discussions about addiction (药物依赖性), psychological dependence (心理依赖性), or economic reliance. It can describe both physical and emotional dependencies. Native speakers often use it when discussing problematic patterns of reliance that limit independence or autonomy.
Examples
- 01长期使用安眠药会产生依赖性。.Long-term use of sleeping pills can lead to dependency.
- 02我们应该培养孩子的独立性，减少他们的依赖性。, .We should cultivate children's independence and reduce their dependency.
Characters
Measure words
- 种一种依赖性
Common collocations
- 药物依赖性drug dependency
- 心理依赖性psychological dependence
- 产生依赖性to develop dependency
- 依赖性强highly dependent
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 依赖 (to depend/rely on) with the suffix 性, which nominalizes the verb to create an abstract noun meaning 'the quality of being dependent.' The character 性 commonly forms abstract nouns in Modern Chinese.