脾气 (pí qi) — temper, disposition
Definition
脾气 focuses on how someone reacts emotionally day-to-day — especially quick anger or irritability. Compare 性格 (overall personality) and 气质 (vibe, presence); 脾气 is the one most often used for bad temper.
noun
temperdisposition
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 脾气。Wǒ bà ba pí qi hěn hǎo.My father has a very good temper.
- ，。Tā ài fā pí qi, dà jiā dōu yǒu diǎn pà tā.She gets angry easily; everyone is a bit afraid of her.
- 脾气，。Nǐ pí qi bù hǎo, xiān xiū xi yí xià ba.You're in a bad mood; take a rest first.
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