innate nature; natural disposition
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1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
innate disposition; natural temperament; inborn nature
Describes inherent character traits formed from childhood or birth. Often used to describe personality that is difficult to change. Commonly followed by adjectives describing personality traits.
Tā他
shēng生
xìng性
huó活
po泼
，
xǐ喜
huān欢
jiāo交
péng朋
you友
。
He is lively by nature and likes to make friends.
Tā她
shēng生
xìng性
shàn善
liáng良
，
cóng从
bù不
shāng伤
hài害
bié别
rén人
。
She is kind by nature and never hurts others.
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Zhè这
hái孩
zi子
shēng生
xìng性
nèi内
xiàng向
，
bù不
tài太
ài爱
shuō说
huà话
。
This child is introverted by nature and doesn't talk much.
Tā他
shēng生
xìng性
duō多
yí疑
，
zǒng总
shì是
bù不
xiāng相
xìn信
bié别
rén人
。
He is suspicious by nature and always distrusts others.