Definition

1. Noun:
   • Temperament / Disposition: The inherent and characteristic emotional and behavioral nature of a person; their typical way of reacting and feeling.
   • Mood / Temper: A person's current state of mind or emotional frame, often implying a tendency to be easily irritated or to have sudden changes in emotion.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cô ấy có tính khí rất dịu dàng và kiên nhẫn. (She has a very gentle and patient temperament.)
  • Đừng làm phiền anh ấy bây giờ; tính khí anh ấy đang không tốt. (Don't bother him now; his temper is not good.)
  • Tính khí thất thường của ông chủ khiến nhân viên lo lắng. (The boss's unpredictable mood makes the employees anxious.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "tính khí" often carries a nuance of describing a person's innate and sometimes volatile emotional qualities, more so than the neutral "tính cách" (personality).
• It is frequently used with adjectives that describe volatility or strength, such as (hot-tempered), (unpredictable), (aggressive), or (gentle).

Variants and Related Words

• Tính tình (n): Character, disposition. Often used interchangeably with , but can sound slightly less formal.
  • Tính tình cô ấy rất cởi mở. (Her character is very open.)
• Khí chất (n): Mettle, spirit, or personal quality, often with a positive connotation of strength or nobility.
  • Anh ấy có khí chất của một nhà lãnh đạo. (He has the mettle of a leader.)

Synonyms

• Temperament: A person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behavior.
• Disposition: A person's inherent qualities of mind and character.
• Mood: A temporary state of mind or feeling.

Related Idioms

• Nóng tính khí: To be hot-tempered.
  • Anh ta nóng tính khí nên dễ xảy ra tranh cãi. (He is hot-tempered, so arguments easily occur.)
• Tính khí trẻ con: To have a childish temper/disposition.
  • Dù đã lớn nhưng anh ấy vẫn còn tính khí trẻ con. (Even though he's grown up, he still has a childish temper.)

noun

1. temper