zuǒxìngzi

左性子

Word · Adjective · Noun

stubborn and eccentric; stubborn person

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

adjective

stubborn and eccentric; obstinate and peculiar

Describes a temperament that is stubborn, unyielding, and difficult to get along with.

Tā他
zhè这
ge个
rén人
hěn很
zuǒ左
xìng性
zi子
 ,
shuí谁
de的
huà话
yě也
bù不
tīng听
 。

He is very stubborn and eccentric, refusing to listen to anyone.

Zhè这
hái孩
zi子
zuǒ左
xìng性
zi子
 ,
rèn认
dìng定
de的
shì事
jiǔ九
tóu头
niú牛
yě也
lā拉
bù不
huí回
 。

This child is so obstinate that once he sets his mind on something, even nine bulls can't pull him back.

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Bié别
gēn跟
tā他
jiǎng讲
dào道
lǐ理
 ,
tā他
zuǒ左
xìng性
zi子
 ,
tīng听
bù不
jìn进
qù去
 。

Don't try to reason with him; he's stubborn and won't listen.

2.

noun

a stubborn and eccentric person

Refers to a person who has an obstinate and peculiar temperament.

Tā他
shì是
ge个
zuǒ左
xìng性
zi子
 ,
nǐ你
bié别
gēn跟
tā他
jiào较
zhēn真
 。

He's a stubborn person; don't be so serious with him.

Zhè这
jiā家
dōu都
shì是
zuǒ左
xìng性
zi子
 ,
nán难
guài怪
bù不
hǎo好
xiāng相
chǔ处
 。

Everyone in this family is stubborn; no wonder they are difficult to get along with.

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Nà那
ge个
zuǒ左
xìng性
zi子
yòu又
lái来
le了
 ,
shuí谁
yuàn愿
yì意
jiē接
dài待
tā他
 ?

That stubborn person has come again; who is willing to receive him?