Meaning
独立性 refers to the quality or state of being independent, self-reliant, or autonomous. It describes the characteristic of not depending on others for support, decision-making, or functioning. This term is commonly used in contexts discussing personal development, institutional autonomy, or the independent nature of systems and organizations.
Usage
This is a somewhat formal or academic term frequently used in educational, psychological, organizational, and political contexts. It often appears in discussions about developing children's independence, institutional autonomy, or the independent functioning of systems. Native speakers typically use it in written or formal spoken Chinese rather than casual conversation.
Examples
- 01父母应该从小培养孩子的独立性。.Parents should cultivate children's independence from an early age.
- 02这个研究机构的独立性保证了结果的客观性。.The independence of this research institution ensures the objectivity of its results.
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Common collocations
- 培养独立性to cultivate independence
- 增强独立性to strengthen independence
- 缺乏独立性to lack independence
- 独立性强highly independent
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 独立 (independent, literally 'stand alone') with the suffix 性, which converts adjectives and verbs into abstract nouns indicating quality or nature, similar to '-ness' or '-ity' in English.