to conduct oneself as a person; one's character
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to conduct oneself as a person; to be a person
formalOften used in philosophical or moral contexts to discuss the principles of how one should behave in society.
Tā他
yī一
shēng生
wéi为
rén人
zhōng忠
hòu厚
，
shēn深
shòu受
jìng敬
zhòng重
。
He was honest and kind his whole life, deeply respected by others.
Dǒng懂
dé得
wéi为
rén人
chǔ处
shì世
shì是
yī一
shēng生
de的
gōng功
kè课
。
Understanding how to conduct oneself and handle worldly affairs is a lifelong lesson.
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Tā他
bù不
jǐn仅
gōng工
zuò作
chū出
sè色
，
gèng更
zài在
wéi为
rén人
fāng方
miàn面
kān堪
chēng称
kǎi楷
mó模
。
He is not only excellent at his job, but also a role model in how he conducts himself as a person.
noun
one's character; the way one is as a person
neutralRefers specifically to a person's moral qualities and typical behavior towards others.
Tā他
de的
wéi为
rén人
zhèng正
zhí直
，
cóng从
bù不
nòng弄
xū虚
zuò作
jiǎ假
。
His character is upright; he never engages in deceit.
Dà大
jiā家
dōu都
liǎo了
jiě解
tā他
zhōng忠
hòu厚
de的
wéi为
rén人
。
Everyone is familiar with his honest and kind character.
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Tā她
yuán圆
huá滑
de的
wéi为
rén人
ràng让
tā她
zài在
zhí职
chǎng场
zhōng中
rú如
yú鱼
dé得
shuǐ水
。
Her shrewd and tactful character allows her to thrive in the workplace.
Kàn看
tā他
de的
wéi为
rén人
，
jiù就
zhī知
dào道
tā他
zhí值
dé得
xìn信
lài赖
。
Just look at his character, and you'll know he is trustworthy.