Definition

1. Noun:
   • Personality; Individuality: "Cá tính" refers to the unique set of characteristics, traits, and qualities that distinguish one person from another. It emphasizes a person's distinct nature or personal identity.

Usage

• "Cá tính" is used to describe the distinctive personal character or identity of an individual. It often carries a positive connotation, highlighting someone's strong, unique, or admirable personal qualities.
• It is a noun and is typically used as the subject or object in a sentence.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Hai người có cá tính trái ngược nhau. (The two have opposite personalities.)
  • Cô gái ấy rất có cá tính. (That girl has a very strong personality / is very individualistic.)
  • Cá tính của một nghệ sĩ rất quan trọng. (An artist's individuality is very important.)

Advanced Usage

• "Khẳng định cá tính của mình": To assert/affirm one's personality or individuality.
  • Anh ấy luôn muốn khẳng định cá tính của mình. (He always wants to assert his individuality.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cá nhân (n): Individual, person. Refers to a single person as a unit, not specifically their personality.
  • Quyền lợi cá nhân (personal rights)
• Tính cách (n): Character, disposition. A broader, more general term for a person's character, which may include both inherent and developed traits.
  • Tính cách hòa đồng (a sociable character)

Synonyms

• Bản sắc riêng: Unique identity.
• Phong cách riêng: Personal style (can overlap with "cá tính" when referring to expressive individuality).

Related Phrases

• Cá tính mạnh mẽ: Strong personality.
  • Cô ấy là một người có cá tính mạnh mẽ. (She is a person with a strong personality.)
• Thể hiện cá tính: To express/show one's individuality.
  • Anh ấy thể hiện cá tính qua phong cách ăn mặc. (He expresses his individuality through his fashion style.)

noun

1. Personality
   • hai người có cá tính trái ngược nhau
     the two have opposite personalities