性情

xìng qíng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

人的性格和气质，包括情绪和情感的表现。

temperament; disposition; nature

常用来描述一个人的内在性格特征，如脾气、情绪稳定性等。可用于正面或负面描述。

Often used to describe a person's inherent character traits, such as temper, emotional stability, etc. Can be used positively or negatively.

1 他的性情温和，不容易发脾气。 (He has a gentle temperament and is not easily angered.)
2 她的性情刚烈，说一不二。 (She has a strong will and never goes back on her word.)
3 这个孩子性情孤僻，不爱和人交流。 (This child is of a solitary disposition and doesn't like to communicate with others.)
4 由于性情急躁，他经常犯错误。 (Because of his impatient nature, he often makes mistakes.)
5 两人的性情不合，经常吵架。 (The two have incompatible temperaments and often quarrel.)

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