trung tính
Definition
Adjective:
- Neutral (Chemistry): Describing a substance, especially a solution, that is neither acidic nor basic, having a pH of 7.
- Neutral (General): Having no strong or distinctive characteristics; not siding with any party in a dispute, conflict, or competition; unbiased.
Noun:
- Neutrality: The state or quality of being neutral.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Nước tinh khiết có tính trung tính. (Pure water has a neutral property.)
- Quốc gia đó giữ thái độ trung tính trong cuộc xung đột. (That country maintains a neutral stance in the conflict.)
- Màu xám được coi là một màu trung tính. (Gray is considered a neutral color.)
Advanced Usage
- "trung tính hóa" (to neutralize): To cause something to become neutral, especially in chemistry.
- Chúng ta cần trung tính hóa axit bằng một bazơ. (We need to neutralize the acid with a base.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tính trung tính (n): Neutrality, the quality of being neutral.
- Tính trung tính của báo chí rất quan trọng. (The neutrality of the press is very important.)
Synonyms
- Impartial: Fair and not taking sides.
- Unbiased: Showing no prejudice.
- Indifferent: Having no particular interest or sympathy.
Related Idioms
- Đứng trung lập: To stand neutral. (This is a common phrase, though "trung lập" is a more frequent synonym for neutrality in political contexts).
- Trong cuộc tranh cãi, tôi quyết định đứng trung lập. (In the argument, I decided to stand neutral.)