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性情 (xìng qíng) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

性情 (xìng qíng) is a Chinese word: temperament. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 性情

名 míng noun

temperament

他性情温和，很少发脾气。

tā xìng qíng wēn hé hěn shǎo fā pí qi

He has a gentle temperament and rarely loses his temper.

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Word breakdown

性 xìng — nature, inherent character

Words with this character (37)
  • 1 女性 nǚ xìng — female HSK 4
    • 女 female, woman
    • 性 sex, gender
    Example

    女性在现代社会中扮演重要角色。

    nǚ xìng zài xiàn dài shè huì zhōng bàn yǎn zhòng yào jué sè

    Women play an important role in modern society.

  • 2 性别 xìng bié — gender HSK 4
    • 性 sex, sexual characteristics, nature
    • 别 distinction, category, difference
    Example

    请填写您的性别。

    qǐng tián xiě nín de xìng bié

    Please fill in your gender.

  • 3 性格 xìng gé — personality HSK 4
    • 性 nature, inherent quality
    • 格 pattern, framework, style
    Example

    她的性格很开朗。

    tā de xìng gé hěn kāi lǎng

    Her personality is very cheerful.

  • 4 男性 nán xìng — male HSK 4
    • 男 male, man
    • 性 sex, gender
    Example

    男性和女性应该享有平等的权利。

    nán xìng hé nǚ xìng yīng gāi xiǎng yǒu píng děng de quán lì

    Males and females should enjoy equal rights.

  • 5 一次性 yī cì xìng — disposable HSK 5
    • 一 one (indicating single use)
    • 次 time, occasion (indicating frequency)
    • 性 nature, property (forms adjectives)
    Example

    请不要使用一次性塑料袋。

    qǐng bù yào shǐ yòng yī cì xìng sù liào dài

    Please don't use disposable plastic bags.

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  • 6 个性 gè xìng — personality HSK 5
    • 个 individual
    • 性 nature, character
    Example

    每个人都有自己的个性。

    měi gè rén dōu yǒu zì jǐ de gè xìng

    Everyone has their own personality.

  • 7 性质 xìng zhì — nature HSK 5
    • 性 character, inherent attributes
    • 质 quality, essence, substance
    Example

    这件事的性质很严重。

    zhè jiàn shì de xìng zhì hěn yán zhòng

    The nature of this matter is very serious.

  • 8 弹性 tán xìng — elasticity HSK 6
    • 弹 elastic, spring back
    • 性 property, nature, quality
    Example

    这种材料具有很好的弹性。

    zhè zhǒng cái liào jù yǒu hěn hǎo de tán xìng

    This material has very good elasticity.

  • 9 性价比 xìng jià bǐ — cost-effectiveness HSK 6
    • 性 performance, quality
    • 价 price, cost
    • 比 ratio, comparison
    Example

    这款手机性价比很高，值得购买。

    zhè kuǎn shǒu jī xìng jià bǐ hěn gāo zhí de gòu mǎi

    This phone has high cost-effectiveness and is worth buying.

  • 10 性能 xìng néng — performance HSK 6
    • 性 nature, property, characteristic
    • 能 ability, capability, capacity
    Example

    这台电脑的性能很好。

    zhè tái diàn nǎo de xìng néng hěn hǎo

    This computer's performance is very good.

  • 11 特性 tè xìng — characteristic HSK 6
    • 特 special, distinctive
    • 性 nature, quality, property
    Example

    这种材料具有防水特性。

    zhè zhǒng cái liào jù yǒu fáng shuǐ tè xìng

    This material has waterproof characteristics.

  • 12 理性 lǐ xìng — rational HSK 6
    • 理 reason, logic, principle
    • 性 nature, quality, characteristic
    Example

    他是一个很理性的人。

    tā shì yí gè hěn lǐ xìng de rén

    He is a very rational person.

  • 13 中性 zhōng xìng — neutral HSK 7
    • 中 middle, center (indicating a balanced, middle state)
    • 性 nature, property, quality (referring to characteristics or properties)
    Example

    这种溶液是中性的。

    zhè zhǒng róng yè shì zhōng xìng de

    This solution is neutral.

  • 14 人性 rén xìng — human nature HSK 7
    • 人 human, person
    • 性 nature, character, inherent quality
    Example

    了解人性是心理学的基础。

    liǎo jiě rén xìng shì xīn lǐ xué de jī chǔ

    Understanding human nature is the foundation of psychology.

  • 15 任性 rèn xìng — willful HSK 7
    • 任 to let oneself, to indulge
    • 性 nature, temperament
    Example

    他太任性了，从不听别人的建议。

    tā tài rèn xìng le cóng bù tīng bié rén de jiàn yì

    He's too willful and never listens to other people's advice.

  • 16 共性 gòng xìng — commonality HSK 7
    • 共 shared, common
    • 性 nature, characteristic
    Example

    尽管文化不同，人类有很多共性。

    jǐn guǎn wén huà bù tóng rén lèi yǒu hěn duō gòng xìng

    Despite different cultures, humans have many commonalities.

  • 17 天性 tiān xìng — nature, natural disposition, innate character HSK 7
    • 天 heaven, natural, inborn (implies something given by nature/heaven at birth)
    • 性 nature, disposition, character (the inherent qualities or temperament)
    Example

    他天性善良，总是帮助别人。

    tā tiān xìng shàn liáng zǒng shì bāng zhù bié rén

    He is kind by nature, always helping others.

  • 18 属性 shǔ xìng — attribute HSK 7
    • 属 category, belonging to a class
    • 性 nature, quality, property
    Example

    每个对象都有不同的属性。

    měi gè duì xiàng dōu yǒu bù tóng de shǔ xìng

    Each object has different attributes.

  • 19 异性 yì xìng — opposite sex HSK 7
    • 异 different, opposite
    • 性 sex, gender
    Example

    他很容易和异性交朋友。

    tā hěn róng yì hé yì xìng jiāo péng you

    He easily makes friends with the opposite sex.

  • 20 急性 jí xìng — acute HSK 7
    • 急 sudden, urgent, rapid onset
    • 性 nature, characteristic, quality
    Example

    医生诊断他患有急性胃炎。

    yī shēng zhěn duàn tā huàn yǒu jí xìng wèi yán

    The doctor diagnosed him with acute gastritis.

  • 21 性命 xìng mìng — life HSK 7
    • 性 nature, essence (emphasizes the essential quality of life)
    • 命 life, existence (the core concept of being alive)
    Example

    他冒着性命危险救了那个孩子。

    tā mào zhe xìng mìng wēi xiǎn jiù le nà ge hái zi

    He risked his life to save that child.

  • 22 性感 xìng gǎn — sexy HSK 7
    • 性 sex, sexuality, sexual nature
    • 感 feeling, sensation, appeal
    Example

    她穿着一条性感的裙子。

    tā chuān zhe yì tiáo xìng gǎn de qún zi

    She's wearing a sexy dress.

  • 23 恶性 è xìng — malignant HSK 7
    • 恶 evil, bad, malignant
    • 性 nature, quality, characteristic
    Example

    医生诊断出他得了恶性肿瘤。

    yī shēng zhěn duàn chū tā dé le è xìng zhǒng liú

    The doctor diagnosed that he had a malignant tumor.

  • 24 惯性 guàn xìng — inertia HSK 7
    • 惯 habitual, accustomed (suggesting natural tendency)
    • 性 nature, property (denoting characteristic or quality)
    Example

    由于惯性，汽车突然停止时乘客会向前倾。

    yóu yú guàn xìng qì chē tū rán tíng zhǐ shí chéng kè huì xiàng qián qīng

    Due to inertia, passengers lean forward when the car suddenly stops.

  • 25 感性 gǎn xìng — emotional; perceptual; sensory HSK 7
    • 感 feeling; sensation; emotion
    • 性 nature; quality; characteristic
    Example

    她是一个很感性的人，容易被感动。

    tā shì yí ge hěn gǎn xìng de rén róng yì bèi gǎn dòng

    She is a very emotional person, easily moved.

  • 26 慢性 màn xìng — chronic HSK 7
    • 慢 slow, gradual
    • 性 nature, character
    Example

    他患有慢性胃炎。

    tā huàn yǒu màn xìng wèi yán

    He has chronic gastritis.

  • 27 显性 xiǎn xìng — dominant; explicit HSK 7
    • 显 visible, manifest, apparent
    • 性 nature, characteristic, property
    Example

    显性知识容易传播。

    xiǎn xìng zhī shi róng yì chuán bō

    Explicit knowledge is easy to disseminate.

  • 28 本性 běn xìng — nature HSK 7
    • 本 fundamental, original, root
    • 性 nature, character, quality
    Example

    他虽然经历了很多，但本性没变。

    tā suī rán jīng lì le hěn duō dàn běn xìng méi biàn

    He has experienced a lot, but his nature hasn't changed.

  • 29 索性 suǒ xìng — simply; might as well HSK 7
    • 索 directly; straightforwardly (conveys decisiveness)
    • 性 nature; character (forms adverbial suffix indicating manner)
    Example

    雨下得太大了，我索性不去了。

    yǔ xià de tài dà le wǒ suǒ xìng bù qù le

    The rain is too heavy, so I simply won't go.

  • 30 良性 liáng xìng — benign HSK 7
    • 良 good, fine
    • 性 nature, quality, character
    Example

    医生说这个肿瘤是良性的。

    yī shēng shuō zhè ge zhǒng liú shì liáng xìng de

    The doctor said this tumor is benign.

  • 31 记性 jì xìng — memory HSK 7
    • 记 to remember, to retain in mind
    • 性 quality, characteristic, ability
    Example

    我记性不好，总是忘记别人的名字。

    wǒ jì xìng bù hǎo zǒng shì wàng jì bié rén de míng zì

    I have a bad memory, I always forget other people's names.

  • 32 阳性 yáng xìng — positive (test result) HSK 7
    • 阳 positive, yang (indicating presence or detection)
    • 性 nature, property, characteristic
    Example

    他的检测结果是阳性。

    tā de jiǎn cè jié guǒ shì yáng xìng

    His test result is positive.

  • 33 阴性 yīn xìng — negative; feminine HSK 7
    • 阴 negative, yin, feminine principle
    • 性 nature, quality, characteristic
    Example

    她的新冠检测呈阴性。

    tā de xīn guān jiǎn cè chéng yīn xìng

    Her COVID test was negative.

  • 34 隐性 yǐn xìng — recessive; latent; hidden HSK 7
    • 隐 hidden, concealed
    • 性 nature, property, characteristic
    Example

    他携带隐性基因，但不会表现出症状。

    tā xié dài yǐn xìng jī yīn dàn bù huì biǎo xiàn chū zhèng zhuàng

    He carries the recessive gene, but will not show symptoms.

  • 35 雄性 xióng xìng — male HSK 7
    • 雄 male (of animals)
    • 性 sex, gender
    Example

    这只老虎是雄性的。

    zhè zhī lǎo hǔ shì xióng xìng de

    This tiger is male.

  • 36 雌性 cí xìng — female HSK 7
    • 雌 female (biological sense)
    • 性 sex, gender
    Example

    雌性动物通常负责照顾幼崽。

    cí xìng dòng wù tōng cháng fù zé zhào gù yòu zǎi

    Female animals usually take care of their young.

  • 37 韧性 rèn xìng — resilience HSK 7
    • 韧 tough, pliable, resilient
    • 性 nature, property, characteristic
    Example

    经济的韧性帮助我们度过了危机。

    jīng jì de rèn xìng bāng zhù wǒ men dù guò le wēi jī

    Economic resilience helped us get through the crisis.

情 qíng — emotions, feelings

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  • 6 感情 gǎn qíng — feelings; emotion HSK 4
    • 感 to feel; sense (the perceptive aspect)
    • 情 emotion; sentiment (the emotional content)
    Example

    他们之间有很深的感情。

    tā men zhī jiān yǒu hěn shēn de gǎn qíng

    They have deep feelings between them.

  • 7 爱情 ài qíng — love HSK 4
    • 爱 love, affection
    • 情 emotion, feeling, sentiment
    Example

    真正的爱情需要相互理解。

    zhēn zhèng de ài qíng xū yào xiāng hù lǐ jiě

    True love requires mutual understanding.

  • 8 亲情 qīn qíng — family affection HSK 5
    • 亲 family, kinship, relatives
    • 情 affection, feeling, emotion
    Example

    节日是感受亲情的美好时光。

    jié rì shì gǎn shòu qīn qíng de měi hǎo shí guāng

    Holidays are wonderful times to feel family affection.

  • 9 同情 tóng qíng — sympathize HSK 5
    • 同 sharing, mutual (feeling together with someone)
    • 情 feeling, emotion (the emotional aspect of sympathy)
    Example

    我很同情那些失去家园的人。

    wǒ hěn tóng qíng nà xiē shī qù jiā yuán de rén

    I sympathize deeply with those who lost their homes.

  • 10 情感 qíng gǎn — emotion HSK 5
    • 情 emotion, feeling, sentiment (the affective component)
    • 感 feeling, sense, perception (the sensing component)
    Example

    他的歌声充满了情感。

    tā de gē shēng chōng mǎn le qíng gǎn

    His singing is full of emotion.

  • 11 情景 qíng jǐng — scene HSK 5
    • 情 situation, circumstances
    • 景 scene, view
    Example

    这部电影描绘了战争的悲惨情景。

    zhè bù diàn yǐng miáo huì le zhàn zhēng de bēi cǎn qíng jǐng

    This movie depicts the tragic scenes of war.

  • 12 情绪 qíng xù — emotion HSK 5
    • 情 feeling, emotion
    • 绪 state of mind, thread of thought
    Example

    他的情绪很不稳定。

    tā de qíng xù hěn bù wěn dìng

    His emotions are very unstable.

  • 13 病情 bìng qíng — medical condition HSK 5
    • 病 illness, disease
    • 情 condition, state, situation
    Example

    他的病情已经稳定了。

    tā de bìng qíng yǐ jīng wěn dìng le

    His medical condition has already stabilized.

  • 14 表情 biǎo qíng — expression HSK 5
    • 表 to express, to show outwardly
    • 情 emotion, feeling
    Example

    看他的表情就知道他很高兴。

    kàn tā de biǎo qíng jiù zhī dào tā hěn gāo xìng

    You can tell from his expression that he's very happy.

  • 15 国情 guó qíng — national conditions HSK 6
    • 国 nation, country
    • 情 conditions, situation, circumstances
    Example

    我们要根据中国国情制定政策。

    wǒ men yào gēn jù zhōng guó guó qíng zhì dìng zhèng cè

    We must formulate policies according to China's national conditions.

  • 16 情形 qíng xíng — situation HSK 6
    • 情 circumstances, condition, state of affairs
    • 形 form, appearance, manifestation
    Example

    我们要根据实际情形做出决定。

    wǒ men yào gēn jù shí jì qíng xíng zuò chū jué dìng

    We need to make decisions based on the actual situation.

  • 17 情节 qíng jié — plot HSK 6
    • 情 situation, content, circumstances
    • 节 segment, episode, part
    Example

    这部电影的情节非常精彩。

    zhè bù diàn yǐng de qíng jié fēi cháng jīng cǎi

    The plot of this movie is very exciting.

  • 18 激情 jī qíng — passion HSK 6
    • 激 intense, stirred up, aroused
    • 情 emotion, feeling
    Example

    他对工作充满激情。

    tā duì gōng zuò chōng mǎn jī qíng

    He is full of passion for his work.

  • 19 交情 jiāo qíng — friendship HSK 7
    • 交 to associate, interact, have relations with
    • 情 feelings, affection, sentiment
    Example

    他们之间的交情很深。

    tā men zhī jiān de jiāo qíng hěn shēn

    Their friendship is very deep.

  • 20 人情 rén qíng — human feelings; favor HSK 7
    • 人 human; people
    • 情 feelings; emotion; sentiment
    Example

    我们要讲人情，互相帮助。

    wǒ men yào jiǎng rén qíng hù xiāng bāng zhù

    We should value human feelings and help each other.

  • 21 剧情 jù qíng — plot HSK 7
    • 剧 drama, theatrical performance
    • 情 situation, circumstances, development
    Example

    这部电影的剧情很复杂。

    zhè bù diàn yǐng de jù qíng hěn fù zá

    This movie's plot is very complex.

  • 22 尽情 jìn qíng — to one's heart's content HSK 7
    • 尽 to the fullest extent, completely
    • 情 feelings, desires, inclinations
    Example

    孩子们在公园里尽情玩耍。

    hái zi men zài gōng yuán lǐ jìn qíng wán shuǎ

    The children play to their heart's content in the park.

  • 23 心甘情愿 xīn gān qíng yuàn — willingly and gladly HSK 7
    • 心 heart; represents sincere inner intention
    • 甘 sweet/willing; represents the pleasant, willing nature
    • 情 feeling/emotion; represents the emotional aspect of willingness
    • 愿 willing/wish; represents desire and volition
    Example

    她心甘情愿留在这里帮助我们。

    tā xīn gān qíng yuàn liú zài zhè lǐ bāng zhù wǒ men

    She's willingly and gladly staying here to help us.

  • 24 恩情 ēn qíng — kindness, loving-kindness, favor HSK 7
    • 恩 favor, grace, kindness received
    • 情 affection, emotional bond, feeling
    Example

    我永远不会忘记父母的恩情。

    wǒ yǒng yuǎn bù huì wàng jì fù mǔ de ēn qíng

    I will never forget my parents' kindness.

  • 25 情不自禁 qíng bù zì jīn — cannot help but HSK 7
    • 情 emotion, feeling
    • 不 not, cannot
    • 自 self, oneself
    • 禁 restrain, control, prohibit
    Example

    看到这美丽的景色，她情不自禁地笑了。

    kàn dào zhè měi lì de jǐng sè tā qíng bù zì jīn de xiào le

    Seeing this beautiful scenery, she couldn't help but smile.

  • 26 情人 qíng rén — lover HSK 7
    • 情 romantic love, affection, emotion
    • 人 person
    Example

    她给情人送了一束玫瑰花。

    tā gěi qíng rén sòng le yī shù méi guī huā

    She sent her lover a bouquet of roses.

  • 27 情侣 qíng lǚ — couple HSK 7
    • 情 love, romantic feelings
    • 侣 companion, partner
    Example

    公园里有很多情侣在散步。

    gōng yuán lǐ yǒu hěn duō qíng lǚ zài sàn bù

    There are many couples taking walks in the park.

  • 28 情商 qíng shāng — emotional intelligence HSK 7
    • 情 emotion, emotional aspect
    • 商 quotient, intelligence measure
    Example

    他的情商很高，总是能理解别人的感受。

    tā de qíng shāng hěn gāo zǒng shì néng lǐ jiě bié rén de gǎn shòu

    His emotional intelligence is very high; he can always understand others' feelings.

  • 29 情境 qíng jìng — situation HSK 7
    • 情 circumstances, condition (the qualitative aspect)
    • 境 realm, state (the environmental aspect)
    Example

    老师创造了一个真实的情境来帮助学生学习。

    lǎo shī chuàng zào le yí gè zhēn shí de qíng jìng lái bāng zhù xué shēng xué xí

    The teacher created a realistic situation to help students learn.

  • 30 情怀 qíng huái — sentiment HSK 7
    • 情 emotion, feeling
    • 怀 mind, heart, to cherish
    Example

    他对故乡有深厚的情怀。

    tā duì gù xiāng yǒu shēn hòu de qíng huái

    He has deep sentiment for his hometown.

  • 31 情愿 qíng yuàn — would rather HSK 7
    • 情 emotion; adds the sense of heartfelt or emotional willingness
    • 愿 willing; provides the core meaning of willingness or desire
    Example

    我情愿自己做，也不想麻烦别人。

    wǒ qíng yuàn zì jǐ zuò yě bù xiǎng má fan bié rén

    I would rather do it myself than trouble others.

  • 32 情报 qíng bào — intelligence HSK 7
    • 情 situation, circumstances
    • 报 report, information
    Example

    我们需要收集更多情报。

    wǒ men xū yào shōu jí gèng duō qíng bào

    We need to gather more intelligence.

  • 33 情理 qíng lǐ — reason and sensibility HSK 7
    • 情 emotion, feeling, human sentiment
    • 理 reason, logic, principle
    Example

    这样做不合情理。

    zhè yàng zuò bù hé qíng lǐ

    This way of doing things is unreasonable.

  • 34 情结 qíng jié — complex HSK 7
    • 情 emotion, feeling, sentiment
    • 结 knot, tie, complex (psychological)
    Example

    他有很深的故乡情结。

    tā yǒu hěn shēn de gù xiāng qíng jié

    He has a deep hometown complex.

  • 35 情调 qíng diào — mood, atmosphere HSK 7
    • 情 emotion, feeling (the emotional aspect)
    • 调 tone, style (the qualitative aspect)
    Example

    这家咖啡馆有浓厚的艺术情调。

    zhè jiā kā fēi guǎn yǒu nóng hòu de yì shù qíng diào

    This cafe has a strong artistic atmosphere.

  • 36 情谊 qíng yì — friendly affection HSK 7
    • 情 feelings, emotions, affection
    • 谊 friendship, cordiality, friendly relations
    Example

    战友之间的情谊是最珍贵的。

    zhàn yǒu zhī jiān de qíng yì shì zuì zhēn guì de

    The friendly affection between comrades-in-arms is most precious.

  • 37 抒情 shū qíng — to express emotions; lyrical HSK 7
    • 抒 to express, to convey
    • 情 emotion, feeling
    Example

    她喜欢写抒情诗。

    tā xǐ huān xiě shū qíng shī

    She likes to write lyrical poetry.

  • 38 无情 wú qíng — ruthless HSK 7
    • 无 without, lacking
    • 情 emotion, feeling, affection
    Example

    时间是无情的，它不会为任何人停留。

    shí jiān shì wú qíng de tā bù huì wèi rèn hé rén tíng liú

    Time is ruthless, it won't stop for anyone.

  • 39 深情 shēn qíng — deep affection HSK 7
    • 深 deep, profound (emphasizing intensity and depth)
    • 情 affection, emotion, feeling (referring to feelings of love or care)
    Example

    母亲对孩子充满深情。

    mǔ qīn duì hái zi chōng mǎn shēn qíng

    A mother is full of deep affection for her child.

  • 40 深情厚谊 shēn qíng hòu yì — deep affection and profound friendship HSK 7
    • 深 deep, profound (modifying feelings)
    • 情 affection, feelings, sentiment
    • 厚 profound, deep, generous (modifying friendship)
    • 谊 friendship, friendly relations
    Example

    我们两国人民之间有着深情厚谊。

    wǒ men liǎng guó rén mín zhī jiān yǒu zhe shēn qíng hòu yì

    There is deep affection and profound friendship between the peoples of our two countries.

  • 41 盛情 shèng qíng — generous hospitality HSK 7
    • 盛 abundant, great, generous
    • 情 feelings, sentiment, kindness
    Example

    他的盛情难却。

    tā de shèng qíng nán què

    His generous hospitality is hard to refuse.

  • 42 真情 zhēn qíng — true feelings HSK 7
    • 真 true, genuine, real
    • 情 feelings, emotions, affection
    Example

    他用真情打动了她的心。

    tā yòng zhēn qíng dǎ dòng le tā de xīn

    He touched her heart with his true feelings.

  • 43 神情 shén qíng — expression HSK 7
    • 神 spirit, mental state
    • 情 emotion, feeling
    Example

    他看着照片，神情变得悲伤。

    tā kàn zhe zhào piàn shén qíng biàn de bēi shāng

    Looking at the photo, his expression became sad.

  • 44 行情 háng qíng — market prices HSK 7
    • 行 trade, commerce, business line
    • 情 situation, conditions, state of affairs
    Example

    他每天都关注市场行情。

    tā měi tiān dōu guān zhù shì chǎng háng qíng

    He follows the market prices every day.

  • 45 说情 shuō qíng — to intercede HSK 7
    • 说 to speak, to plead
    • 情 situation, circumstances (to plead about)
    Example

    他去给朋友说情，希望减轻处罚。

    tā qù gěi péng you shuō qíng xī wàng jiǎn qīng chǔ fá

    He went to intercede for his friend, hoping to reduce the punishment.

  • 46 酌情 zhuó qíng — to use discretion; at one's discretion HSK 7
    • 酌 to consider; to deliberate
    • 情 circumstances; situation
    Example

    公司会酌情处理每个员工的请假申请。

    gōng sī huì zhuó qíng chǔ lǐ měi gè yuán gōng de qǐng jià shēn qǐng

    The company will handle each employee's leave request at its discretion.

  • 47 隐情 yǐn qíng — secret, hidden circumstances HSK 7
    • 隐 hidden, concealed
    • 情 circumstances, situation, facts
    Example

    这件事背后肯定有隐情。

    zhè jiàn shì bèi hòu kěn dìng yǒu yǐn qíng

    There must be some hidden circumstances behind this matter.

  • 48 难为情 nán wéi qíng — embarrassed HSK 7
    • 难 difficult, hard (conveys discomfort)
    • 为 to be, to do (connecting element)
    • 情 feeling, emotion, situation
    Example

    他在众人面前出错，感到很难为情。

    tā zài zhòng rén miàn qián chū cuò gǎn dào hěn nán wéi qíng

    He made a mistake in front of everyone and felt very embarrassed.

  • 49 风土人情 fēng tǔ rén qíng — local customs and practices HSK 7
    • 风 customs, style, atmosphere
    • 土 land, earth, local, regional
    • 人 people, human
    • 情 sentiment, feelings, conditions, social customs
    Example

    他对中国各地的风土人情很感兴趣。

    tā duì zhōng guó gè dì de fēng tǔ rén qíng hěn gǎn xìng qù

    He is very interested in the local customs and practices of various places in China.

  • 50 风情 fēng qíng — local customs; charm HSK 7
    • 风 style, manner, atmosphere
    • 情 sentiment, feeling, character
    Example

    这个古镇保留着浓郁的江南风情。

    zhè ge gǔ zhèn bǎo liú zhe nóng yù de jiāng nán fēng qíng

    This ancient town preserves the rich local flavor of Jiangnan.

Structure & writing
1 性 xìng — character; temperament; disposition

性 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 忄 xīn — heart/mind radical (vertical form)
忄 is a component in 55 characters
HSK 1
忙 máng busy, occupied (opposite of '闲')
HSK 2
快 kuài fast; quick (opposite of 慢) 情 qíng emotion; feeling; psychological state of love, hatred, joy, fear, etc. aroused by external things 慢 màn slow; taking a long time (opposite of 快) 懂 dǒng to know; to understand
HSK 3
怕 pà to fear; to be afraid of 怪 guài strange, unusual 惯 guàn to be accustomed to; to be used to
HSK 4
忆 yì to recall; to remember 怀 huái chest; bosom 性 xìng character; temperament; disposition 恼 nǎo to anger; to make angry 悔 huǐ to regret something one has done or said
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惊 jīng （of mules, horses, etc.）to bolt out of control in fright 惜 xī to cherish and value; not to discard carelessly 愉 yú happy, joyful 懒 lǎn lazy, disinclined to work (opposite of 勤)
HSK 5
恢 huī (lit.) vast; broad 悄 qiāo quiet, silent; (of actions) done without others knowing 慎 shèn careful, cautious 憾 hàn to feel regret; to be dissatisfied or disappointed
HSK 6
忧 yōu sad; melancholy 怜 lián to pity, to sympathize 恨 hèn to hate; to resent 恰 qià exactly, just 惧 jù to fear; to dread
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愤 fèn to feel indignant; to be angry
HSK 7
怖 bù to fear; to be afraid 怡 yí (lit.) joyful; cheerful 怯 qiè timid; afraid; lacking courage 恍 huǎng suddenly; all at once; in a flash 恒 héng lasting; permanently unchanged
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恤 xù (lit.) to worry; to be concerned 悟 wù to understand; to comprehend; to awaken 悦 yuè happy, joyful 悴 cuì (lit.) sorrowful; grieved 悼 dào to mourn, to grieve for the deceased 惋 wǎn to feel sympathy or regret for another's misfortune 惕 tì to be cautious and vigilant 惦 diàn to keep thinking about; to worry about 惨 cǎn cruel, vicious 惬 qiè contented; pleased 惭 cán ashamed; feeling shame 惮 dàn (lit.) to fear; to dread 惰 duò lazy, sluggish; opposite of 勤 愣 lèng to be dazed; to stare blankly 愧 kuì ashamed; feeling shame for one's faults or wrongdoings 慌 huāng flustered, hurried, frantic 慑 shè (lit.) to fear; to frighten 慨 kǎi indignant; filled with righteous anger 慷 kāng see 慷慨: ①full of righteous spirit, impassioned; ②generous, unsparing 憔 qiáo haggard and sallow (see 憔悴) 憧 chōng flickering or moving back and forth indecisively (see "憧憧") 憬 jǐng (lit.) to awaken; to become aware 懈 xiè to relax; to slacken in will or effort
1.2 生 shēng — to be born; to give birth
生 is a component in 7 characters
HSK 1
星 xīng stars twinkling in the night sky
HSK 2
姓 xìng surname; family name
HSK 4
性 xìng character; temperament; disposition
HSK 5
胜 shèng to defeat an opponent or enemy
HSK 6
甥 shēng nephew (sister's son)
HSK 7
牲 shēng livestock (cattle, horses, donkeys, mules); in ancient times, sacrificial animals (cattle, sheep, pigs) 隆 lóng grand; magnificent

Stroke order

2 情 qíng — emotion; feeling; psychological state of love, hatred, joy, fear, etc. aroused by external things

情 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 忄 xīn — heart/mind radical (vertical form)
忄 is a component in 55 characters
HSK 1
忙 máng busy, occupied (opposite of '闲')
HSK 2
快 kuài fast; quick (opposite of 慢) 情 qíng emotion; feeling; psychological state of love, hatred, joy, fear, etc. aroused by external things 慢 màn slow; taking a long time (opposite of 快) 懂 dǒng to know; to understand
HSK 3
怕 pà to fear; to be afraid of 怪 guài strange, unusual 惯 guàn to be accustomed to; to be used to
HSK 4
忆 yì to recall; to remember 怀 huái chest; bosom 性 xìng character; temperament; disposition 恼 nǎo to anger; to make angry 悔 huǐ to regret something one has done or said
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惊 jīng （of mules, horses, etc.）to bolt out of control in fright 惜 xī to cherish and value; not to discard carelessly 愉 yú happy, joyful 懒 lǎn lazy, disinclined to work (opposite of 勤)
HSK 5
恢 huī (lit.) vast; broad 悄 qiāo quiet, silent; (of actions) done without others knowing 慎 shèn careful, cautious 憾 hàn to feel regret; to be dissatisfied or disappointed
HSK 6
忧 yōu sad; melancholy 怜 lián to pity, to sympathize 恨 hèn to hate; to resent 恰 qià exactly, just 惧 jù to fear; to dread
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愤 fèn to feel indignant; to be angry
HSK 7
怖 bù to fear; to be afraid 怡 yí (lit.) joyful; cheerful 怯 qiè timid; afraid; lacking courage 恍 huǎng suddenly; all at once; in a flash 恒 héng lasting; permanently unchanged
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恤 xù (lit.) to worry; to be concerned 悟 wù to understand; to comprehend; to awaken 悦 yuè happy, joyful 悴 cuì (lit.) sorrowful; grieved 悼 dào to mourn, to grieve for the deceased 惋 wǎn to feel sympathy or regret for another's misfortune 惕 tì to be cautious and vigilant 惦 diàn to keep thinking about; to worry about 惨 cǎn cruel, vicious 惬 qiè contented; pleased 惭 cán ashamed; feeling shame 惮 dàn (lit.) to fear; to dread 惰 duò lazy, sluggish; opposite of 勤 愣 lèng to be dazed; to stare blankly 愧 kuì ashamed; feeling shame for one's faults or wrongdoings 慌 huāng flustered, hurried, frantic 慑 shè (lit.) to fear; to frighten 慨 kǎi indignant; filled with righteous anger 慷 kāng see 慷慨: ①full of righteous spirit, impassioned; ②generous, unsparing 憔 qiáo haggard and sallow (see 憔悴) 憧 chōng flickering or moving back and forth indecisively (see "憧憧") 憬 jǐng (lit.) to awaken; to become aware 懈 xiè to relax; to slacken in will or effort
2.2 青 qīng — black
青 is a component in 8 characters
HSK 1
请 qǐng to request; to ask
HSK 2
情 qíng emotion; feeling; psychological state of love, hatred, joy, fear, etc. aroused by external things 晴 qíng clear, sunny (of sky or weather; opposite of overcast) 睛 jīng eyeball, pupil of the eye
HSK 3
清 qīng pure and clear, free of impurities (opposite of '浊'); ① purely, solely; ② quiet 静 jìng still, motionless (opposite of 动)
HSK 4
猜 cāi to guess; to figure out from clues or imagination 精 jīng essence; the purest part of a substance

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