- 亲水性 qīnshuǐxìng hydrophilicthe property of being hydrophilic or having an affinity for water; hydrophilicity
- 吸水性 xīshuǐxìng water absorbencywater absorbency; the ability to absorb water
- 水性杨花 shuǐxìngyánghuā fickleLiterally meaning that water flows with the terrain and willow blossoms drift in the wind; used to describe a woman who is fickle in love, wanton, or of easy virtue
- 透水性 tòushuǐxìng permeabilitythe ability of a material, such as soil or rock, to allow water to pass through it; water permeability
- 不谙水性 bù'ānshuǐxìng to not know how to swimto not know how to swim; to not be a strong swimmer
- 杨花水性 yánghuāshuǐxìng to be of easy virtueused to describe a woman who is fickle in her affections, loose, or unfaithful
- 向水性 xiàngshuǐxìng hydrotropismThe tendency for plant roots to grow toward water or moisture.
- 趋水性 qūshuǐxìng hydrotaxisThe tendency of an organism to move toward or away from water or moisture; also known as [[走水性|走水性|zou3 shui3 xing4]]
- 识水性 shíshuǐxìng swimming abilityTo know how to swim well; swimming prowess or a familiarity with the water
- 耐水性 nàishuǐxìng water resistancethe ability of a material to withstand the effects of water; water resistance; waterproof quality
- 走水性 zǒushuǐxìng hydrotaxistendency of an organism to move toward or away from water or moisture