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Chinese
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hand; convenient; ‑er
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sex; nature; suffix corresponding to ‑ness or ‑ity
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simp. and trad. (手性)
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手
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Etymology
Calque of English chirality.
Pronunciation
Noun
手性
- chirality
Adjective
手性
- chiral
- 手性分子 ― shǒuxìng fēnzǐ ― chiral molecule
- 手性碳 ― shǒuxìngtàn ― chiral carbon
Derived terms