nature; disposition; inherent character
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nature; disposition; inherent character
literaryRefers to a person's innate and enduring character traits. Often used in literary or slightly formal contexts. The simplified form 禀性 is standard; 稟性 is traditional.
Tā他
bǐng禀
xìng性
chún纯
pǔ朴
，
dài待
rén人
zhēn真
chéng诚
。
He is innately simple and honest, treating people sincerely.
Rén人
men们
bǐng禀
xìng性
gè各
yì异
，
yào要
xué学
huì会
hù互
xiāng相
lǐ理
jiě解
。
People have different inherent characters; we must learn to understand each other.
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Jiāng江
shān山
yì易
gǎi改
，
bǐng禀
xìng性
nán难
yí移
。
It's easier to move mountains than to change one's inborn nature. (Proverb)
Nà那
hái孩
zi子
cóng从
xiǎo小
jiù就
biǎo表
xiàn现
chū出
shàn善
liáng良
de的
bǐng禀
xìng性
。
That child has shown a kind disposition since he was little.
Yì艺
shù术
jiā家
de的
bǐng禀
xìng性
wǎng往
wǎng往
shì是
mǐn敏
gǎn感
ér而
fù富
yǒu有
chuàng创
zào造
lì力
de的
。
An artist's nature is often sensitive and creative.