temperament; disposition; nature
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temperament; disposition; one's nature or character
Refers to a person's innate psychological makeup, moral character, or emotional tendencies. Often used to describe whether someone is calm, impetuous, strong-willed, or simple-natured.
Tā他
xīn心
xìng性
fú浮
zào躁
，
zuò做
shì事
zǒng总
shì是
bàn半
tú途
ér而
fèi废
。
He has an impetuous temperament and always gives up halfway through tasks.
Tā她
suī虽
rán然
wài外
biǎo表
róu柔
ruò弱
，
dàn但
xīn心
xìng性
shí十
fēn分
gāng刚
qiáng强
。
Although she looks delicate on the outside, she has a very strong character.
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Zhè这
hái孩
zi子
xīn心
xìng性
dān单
chún纯
，
hěn很
róng容
yì易
xiāng相
xìn信
bié别
rén人
。
This child has a simple nature and easily trusts others.
Lǎo老
rén人
yī一
shēng生
xīn心
xìng性
dàn淡
bó泊
，
cóng从
bù不
zhuī追
qiú求
míng名
lì利
。
The old man maintained a detached temperament throughout his life, never pursuing fame or profit.