Character
The “Personality” vocabulary set provides Chinese learners with the necessary vocabulary to describe human personality. The vocabulary set includes basic and commonly used words, arranged by topic, making it easy for learners to memorize and apply in practice. The material is designed to suit Chinese learners of all levels, from beginners to those with a foundation. Learners can refer to other online Chinese learning resources to consolidate their knowledge. This material is part of a free Chinese vocabulary store, supporting learners to communicate confidently.
他是一个好人。
He is a good man.
Use: Adjective describing a kind, good-natured person. Can be used before a noun (好人) or after a verb (学习好).
他是一个坏人。
He is a bad person.
Use: Adjective referring to a person with a bad personality or who does bad things. Usually used before a noun (坏人).
她很善良。
She is very kind.
Use: Refers to a kind, benevolent, and helpful personality. Usually comes after a verb (很).
他是一个诚实的人。
He is an honest man.
Use: Indicates honesty and does not lie. Usually comes before nouns (诚实的人).
他很勇敢。
He is very brave.
Use: Means brave and fearless. Usually comes after the verb (很).
他很懦弱。
He is very shy.
Use: Indicates a lack of courage and fear. Usually comes after a verb (很).
她对自己的能力很有自信。
She is very confident in her abilities.
Use: Refers to the psychological state of believing in oneself. Often combined with the preposition 对 (duì) to indicate the object of trust.
他为人很谦虚。
He is very humble.
Use: Refers to a personality that is not boastful, admitting that one is not good. Usually comes after a verb (很).
他很骄傲。
He is very arrogant.
Use: Refers to a conceited personality, looking down on others. Usually comes after a verb (很).
她很乐观。
She is very optimistic.
Use: The quality of always looking on the positive side of things. Usually comes after the verb (很).
Quick learning tips:
- Tone: Memorize the tones of each word by reading it out loud and repeating it over and over again. Use online Chinese learning apps to practice.
- Tips to remember Chinese characters: Analyze the structure of Chinese characters, looking for the relationship between the radicals and the meaning of the word. For example: 字 (zì) means word, 信 (xìn) means trust, combined into 自信 (zìxìn) – confidence.
- How to use in a sentence: Practice putting the words into sentences to better understand their usage and context. For example: 他是一个诚实的人 (tā shì yīgè língshí de rén) – He is an honest person.
- Writing: Rewrite the vocabulary many times to remember the shape of the Chinese characters.
- Practical application: Describe the personality of relatives and friends in Chinese.
Vocabulary
| From | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 好 | hǎo | Good |
| 坏 | huài | bad |
| 善良 | shànliáng | good-natured |
| 诚实 | chéngshí | honest |
| 勇敢 | yǒnggǎn | brave |
| 懦弱 | nuò ruò | timid |
| 自信 | zìxìn | confident |
| 谦虚 | qiānxū | modest |
| 骄傲 | jiāo'ào | arrogant |
| 乐观 | lè guān | optimistic |
| 悲观 | bēiguān | pessimistic |
| 开朗 | kāi lǎng | fresh, open |
| 内向 | nèixiàng | shy, introverted |
| 外向 | wài xiàng | extrovert |
| 独立 | dúlì | independence |
| 依赖 | yī lài | dependent |
| 认真 | rèn zhēn | conscientious |
| 马虎 | mǎ hu | negligent |
| 幽默 | yōumò | humorous |
| 严肃 | yánsù | serious |
| 细心 | xìxīn | careful |
| 粗心 | cū xīn | careless |
| 热情 | rè qíng | enthusiasm |
| 冷淡 | lěng dàn | cool |
| 温柔 | wēn róu | tender |
| 强势 | qiángshì | strong |
| 固执 | gùzhí | stubborn |
| 随和 | suí hé | approachable |
| 狡猾 | jiǎo huá | cunning |
| 成熟 | chéngshú | mature |
| 率真 | shuài zhēn | honest, straightforward |
| 虚伪 | xū wěi | false |
| 胆小 | dǎn xiǎo | timid |
| 自卑 | zìbēi | self-esteem |
| 耐心 | nàixīn | patient |
| 勤奋 | qínfèn | hard-working |
| 懒惰 | lǎn duò | lazy |
| 正直 | zhèng zhí | integrity |
| 聪明 | cōngming | smart |
| 愚蠢 | yú chǔn | stupid |
| 稳重 | wěn zhòng | dignified |
| 冲动 | chōngdòng | hot-tempered |
| 慷慨 | kāng kǎi | generous |
| 吝啬 | lìnsè | stingy |
| 幽默感 | yōumò gǎn | sense of humor |
| 同情心 | tóngqíngxīn | compassion |
| 责任感 | zé rèn gǎn | responsibility |
| 进取心 | jìn qǔ xīn | will to progress |
| 适应能力 | shìyìng nénglì | adaptability |
| 强壮 | qiángzhuàng | strong, powerful |
| 害羞 | hàixiū | shy |
| 傲慢 | àomàn | arrogant |
| 急躁 | jízào | hot-tempered |
| 孤僻 | gūpì | closed, eccentric |
| 坦率 | tǎnshuài | frank |
| 谨慎 | jǐnshèn | careful |
| 浪漫 | làngmàn | romantic |
| 实际 | shíjì | reality |
| 天真 | tiānzhēn | innocent |
| 领导力 | lǐngdǎo lì | leadership |
| 创造力 | chuàngzào lì | creativity |
| 执行力 | zhíxíng lì | ability to perform |