innate nature; inherent disposition
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1 sense · 5 examplesnoun
innate nature; inborn character; inherent disposition
Emphasizes qualities present from birth, as opposed to those acquired through nurture or experience. Often used to describe core personality traits.
Tā她
tiān天
xìnɡ性
shàn善
liánɡ良
，
lè乐
yú于
zhù助
rén人
。
She has a kind nature and is always willing to help others.
Tā他
tiān天
xìnɡ性
jiù就
bù不
ài爱
shuō说
huà话
，
xǐ喜
huān欢
dú独
chǔ处
。
He is inherently quiet and prefers solitude.
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Duì对
yì艺
shù术
de的
rè热
ài爱
sì似
hū乎
shì是
tā他
de的
tiān天
xìnɡ性
。
A love for art seems to be part of his innate nature.
Hái孩
zi子
hào好
qí奇
de的
tiān天
xìnɡ性
xū需
yào要
bèi被
yǐn引
dǎo导
hé和
bǎo保
hù护
。
A child's innate curiosity needs to be guided and protected.
Nǐ你
bù不
nénɡ能
wéi违
bèi背
zì自
jǐ己
de的
tiān天
xìnɡ性
qù去
shēnɡ生
huó活
。
You can't live a life that goes against your true nature.