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个性

gèxìng

Description

个性是指一个人和别人不一样的地方,比如性格、想法或者喜欢的东西。

个性 refers to the unique traits of a person that make them different from others, such as personality, thoughts, or preferences.

我们常说一个人很有个性,意思是他很特别,不喜欢跟着别人。

We often say someone has a strong 个性, meaning they are special and don't like to follow others.

Meanings

个性gèxìng

personality; individual character

他的个性很开朗。

He has a very cheerful personality.

有个性yǒu gèxìng

distinctive; having a strong individual style

这件衣服很有个性。

This piece of clothing is very unique.

Related words

Notes

  • Etymology

    个 (individual) + 性 (nature), literally the individual nature of a person.

  • Nuance

    个性 stresses what makes someone unique, while 性格 is more neutral 'temperament'.

In videos

啊这个性压抑在中国是很常见的对吗

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