Definition
性情 (xìng qíng) is a person's or animal's natural temperament and emotional disposition. It is broader than 脾气 (pí qi, 'temper') and more about innate emotional nature than 性格 (xìng gé, 'personality'). 气质 (qì zhì) emphasizes outward demeanor, while 天性 (tiān xìng) stresses inborn nature.
noun
naturetemperament
Examples
- 性情。Tā de xìng qíng fēicháng wēnróu.Her temperament is very gentle.
- 性情。Zhè zhī māo de xìng qíng hěn ānjìng.This cat's temperament is very quiet.
- 性情，。Tā de xìng qíng suīrán yǒudiǎn jí, dàn rén hěn hǎo.Although his temperament is a bit impatient, he's a good person.
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