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性格 (xìnggé) refers to a person's character or personality traits, while 脾气 (píqi) focuses more on emotional reactions and temperament.
Be careful to use 脾气 in the correct context; it is often informal and can sound accusatory if used in a serious tone. Common collocations include '脾气不好' (bad temper) and '脾气好' (good temper). Avoid confusing it with other emotional terms like 心情 (xīnqíng), which refers to mood.
As an HSK Level 4 word, 脾气 connects with other vocabulary related to emotions and personality traits. Focus on understanding how it interacts with other terms for describing feelings and behaviors, such as 性格 (xìnggé, character) and 情绪 (qíngxù, emotions).
Learners often misuse 脾气 by using it in overly formal contexts. For example, saying '在工作中，我的脾气很好' (In work, my temperament is very good) sounds awkward; it's better to say '在工作中，我的脾气比较好' (In work, my temper is quite good).
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“character” in Chinese is脾气
脾气 (píqi) refers to a person's temperament or disposition, often indicating how they react emotionally in various situations. It can be used to describe both good and bad temperaments, but is commonly associated with someone having a bad temper. This term is frequently used in conversations about interpersonal relationships and emotional responses.
When to use 脾气
Be careful to use 脾气 in the correct context; it is often informal and can sound accusatory if used in a serious tone. Common collocations include '脾气不好' (bad temper) and '脾气好' (good temper). Avoid confusing it with other emotional terms like 心情 (xīnqíng), which refers to mood.
脾气 or something close to it
性格 (xìnggé) refers to a person's character or personality traits, while 脾气 (píqi) focuses more on emotional reactions and temperament.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 脾气 by using it in overly formal contexts. For example, saying '在工作中，我的脾气很好' (In work, my temperament is very good) sounds awkward; it's better to say '在工作中，我的脾气比较好' (In work, my temper is quite good).
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Grammar patterns of 脾气
脾气 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他就是这个____，说翻脸就翻脸。
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Yes, 脾气 can describe both good and bad temperaments, but it is more commonly used to refer to someone who has a bad temper.
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