temperament; disposition; constitution; physique
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
constitution; physical makeup; tissue structure
technicalA medical or physiological term referring to the inherent physical condition or tissue properties of an organism. Often used in contexts like '气质性病变' (organic lesion).
The doctor diagnosed this as an organic lesion.
People differ in their physical constitutions.
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Constitutional defects might affect development.
noun
temperament; disposition; caliber; innate quality
literaryRefers to a person's inner qualities, character, and intellectual/spiritual caliber. This usage is more common and broader than the medical one. The classical or literary register (〈书〉) highlights cultivation or innate talent.
He possesses an extraordinary temperament.
This scholar is of profound caliber and is a humble person.
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Her artistic temperament is very attractive.
A person's disposition is hard to fake.