shǐ
xìng
zi

common
proverb

Meaning of 使性子

使性子 means to lose one's temper; to throw a tantrum; to act willfully; to insist on having one's way. Pronounced shǐ xìng zi.

  • to lose one's temper; to throw a tantrum
  • to act willfully; to insist on having one's way

Definitions & Examples

yào
dòng
dòng
jiù
shǐ使
xìng
zi
 

Don't throw a tantrum at the drop of a hat.

néng
shǐ使
xìng
zi
lái
 

You can't just act willfully and recklessly.

Zhè
hái
zi
zǒng
ài
shǐ使
xìng
zi
 

This child always likes to throw tantrums.

Bié
shǐ使
xìng
zi
le
 
jiā
děng
zhe
ne
 

Stop being willful—everyone is waiting.