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性格

xìng gé
HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Noun Common

Definitions

  1. 1. nature
  2. 2. disposition
  3. 3. temperament
  4. 4. character

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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外向
wài xiàng

extroverted (personality)

性格倾向的相反：外向 vs 内向

Related words

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品格
pǐn gé

one's character

指人的道德品质，与性格有关但更偏道德

Synonyms

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脾气
pí qi

character

指人的性情，尤其是容易发怒的倾向

Usage notes

Collocations

“性格”常与“开朗”、“内向”等形容词搭配，但不用程度副词如“很”修饰，如“他性格开朗”不说“他的性格很开朗”。

Common mistakes

别混淆“性格”与“个性”。“性格”侧重天性气质，“个性”侧重个人特点，如“有个性”表示有独特之处，而“性格”不能说“有性格”。

Example Sentences

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他 性格 很倔强，别人劝他也不听。
He is very stubborn; he won't listen even when others try to persuade him.
他 性格 古怪，总是独来独往。
He has an eccentric personality and always keeps to himself.
他 性格 急躁，做事总是很快。
He has an impatient personality and always does things quickly.
他 性格 大大咧咧的，从不计较小事。
He has a carefree personality and never worries about small things.
他 性格 沉稳，从不轻易慌张。
He has a steady character and never gets flustered easily.

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Words Containing 性格

中向性格
zhōng xiàng xìng gé

ambiversion

性格不合
xìng gé bù hé

incompatibility of temperament

Child Words of 性格

性
xìng

characteristic

格
gé

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