多样性 (duō yàng xìng)

noun HSK 5

Traditional 多樣性

duō yàng xìng

diversity · variety · multiplicity

Meaning

多样性 refers to the quality of being diverse or varied, encompassing differences and variety within a group or category. It's commonly used in academic, scientific, and social contexts to discuss biodiversity, cultural diversity, or any situation where multiple different types or forms exist together.

Usage

This is a somewhat formal term frequently used in educational, scientific, and media contexts. Common in discussions about biology (生物多样性), culture (文化多样性), and society. It carries a neutral to positive connotation, often emphasizing the value of having variety and differences.

Examples

01
保护生物多样性对地球的未来至关重要。
Bǎo hù shēng wù duō yàng xìng duì dì qiú de wèi lái zhì guān zhòng yào.
Protecting biodiversity is crucial for the future of the planet.
02
这个城市的文化多样性使它成为一个迷人的旅游目的地。
Zhè ge chéng shì de wén huà duō yàng xìng shǐ tā chéng wéi yī ge mí rén de lǚ yóu mù dì dì.
The cultural diversity of this city makes it a fascinating tourist destination.

Characters

Common collocations

生物多样性
shēng wù duō yàng xìng
biodiversity
文化多样性
wén huà duō yàng xìng
cultural diversity
保护多样性
bǎo hù duō yàng xìng
to protect diversity
物种多样性
wù zhǒng duō yàng xìng
species diversity

Antonyms

Origin

Compound word combining 多样 (diverse, varied) with the suffix 性, which forms abstract nouns indicating qualities or properties. The structure mirrors similar abstract nouns in Chinese like 可能性 (possibility) or 重要性 (importance).