性格

xìng gé
HSK 3Noun (名)

Basic Meaning

n
This is the most common usage. 性格 is often described by adjectives like 开朗、内向、温和、急躁. It is typically used in contexts describing a person's inherent traits.
character; temperament (the psychological traits reflected in one's attitudes and behavior towards people and things, such as cheerful, strong, timid, rough, etc.)
在对人、对事的态度和行为方式上所表现出来的心理特点，如开朗、刚强、懦弱、粗暴等。
Words:
性格开朗性格活泼性格乖巧
Synonyms:
本性赋性性子脾气性情个性天性秉性
Sentences:
  1. 这(zhè)个(ge)孩(hái)子(zi)性(xìng)格(gé)乖(guāi)巧(qiǎo)，很(hěn)听(tīng)老(lǎo)师(shī)的(de)话(huà)。
    This child has a well-behaved temperament and listens to the teacher.
n
A more abstract or philosophical term, often interchangeable with sense 1 in modern usage. When specifically contrasting with 性格, it can imply a more distinct or unique set of traits.
personality; individuality
个性。
Sentences:
  1. 每(měi)个(ge)人(rén)都(dōu)有(yǒu)自(zì)己(jǐ)独(dú)特(tè)的(de)性(xìng)格(gé)。
    Every person has their own unique personality.
  2. 他(tā)作(zuò)品(pǐn)的(de)艺(yì)术(shù)风(fēng)格(gé)和(hé)他(tā)本(běn)人(rén)的(de)性(xìng)格(gé)很(hěn)一(yī)致(zhì)。
    The artistic style of his work is very consistent with his own personality.

Characters Breakdown

HSK 3
xìng性

character; property; sexual; sex; nature

HSK 3
gé格

cell; grid; standard; quality; strike