定性 (dìng xìng) Definition & Meaning - What does 定性 mean in Chinese

1
v.determine the nature (of an error or offence)
- dìng xìng yán jiū
  定性研究
  qualitative investigation
- dìng xìng shì yàn
  定性试验
  qualitative test
- dìng xìng fēn xī
  定性分析
  qualitative analysis
2
v.determine the chemical composition and properties of a substance
- zhè jiàn àn zi dìng xìng zhǔn què liàng xíng qià dàng
  这件案子定性准确，量刑恰当。
  The nature of the case was determined correctly, and the penalty imposed properly.

Separable word
"定" and "性" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
- 这件事已经被定了性。
  The nature of this matter has been determined.
- 那块陨石定过性。
  The meteorite's nature was determined.
- 他的问题已定了性了。
  The nature of his problems has been determined.
- 他的问题至今还定不了性。
  The nature of his problems hasn't been determined.

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