tính khí
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Definition
- 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.)