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March 24, 2026
脾气(脾氣)píqi(pi2qi5)
脾气 (píqi) refers to a person's temperament or disposition, often indicating how they react emotionally in various situations. It can be used to describe both good and bad temperaments, but is commonly associated with someone having a bad temper. This term is frequently used in conversations about interpersonal relationships and emotional responses.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, discussing one's 脾气 is common and reflects a person's emotional state, which is important in maintaining harmony in relationships. Understanding someone's temperament can help navigate social interactions more effectively.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person with a 'spleen' (脾, pí) that controls their mood. When their spleen is upset, their 'temper' (气, qì) flares up. Picture a balloon filled with air (气) that pops when too much pressure builds, demonstrating how emotions can burst out when one's temper is not managed.
Meanings of 脾气
píqi(pi2qi5)
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About 脾气
脾气Simplified
脾氣Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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性格 (xìnggé) refers to a person's character or personality traits, while 脾气 (píqi) focuses more on emotional reactions and temperament.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person with a 'spleen' (脾, pí) that controls their mood. When their spleen is upset, their 'temper' (气, qì) flares up. Picture a balloon filled with air (气) that pops when too much pressure builds, demonstrating how emotions can burst out when one's temper is not managed.
Usage Notes
Be careful to use 脾气 in the correct context; it is often informal and can sound accusatory if used in a serious tone. Common collocations include '脾气不好' (bad temper) and '脾气好' (good temper). Avoid confusing it with other emotional terms like 心情 (xīnqíng), which refers to mood.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 脾气 connects with other vocabulary related to emotions and personality traits. Focus on understanding how it interacts with other terms for describing feelings and behaviors, such as 性格 (xìnggé, character) and 情绪 (qíngxù, emotions).
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, discussing one's 脾气 is common and reflects a person's emotional state, which is important in maintaining harmony in relationships. Understanding someone's temperament can help navigate social interactions more effectively.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 脾气 by using it in overly formal contexts. For example, saying '在工作中，我的脾气很好' (In work, my temperament is very good) sounds awkward; it's better to say '在工作中，我的脾气比较好' (In work, my temper is quite good).
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Grammar Patterns of 脾气
脾气 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
rén rén dū pèi fú tā de nài xīn hé yǒng bù shuāi jiǎn de hǎo pí qì。
Everyone admired her patience and unfailing good humour.
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他有一副能把所有人都吓得那个什么滚什么流的火爆脾气。
tā yǒu yī fù néng bǎ suǒ yǒu rén dū xià dé nà gè shí mó gǔn shí mó liú de huǒ bào pí qì。
He's got that fiery temper which scares the whatsit out of everybody.
6
他唯一的缺点就是他那脾气。
tā wéi yī de quē diǎn jiù shì tā nà pí qì。
His only weakness is his temperament.
7
米克既固执又专横，脾气还很坏。
mǐ kè jì gù zhí yòu zhuān héng， ， pí qì huán hěn。
Mick was stubborn and domineering with a very bad temper.
8
尼克出现头痛时脾气就变得很差，甚至还会动粗。
ní kè chū xiàn tóu tòng shí pí qì jiù biàn dé hěn chà， ， shèn zhì huán huì dòng。
When his headaches developed Nick became bad-tempered and even violent.
9
她脾气变得更坏，对他的依赖更重了。
tā pí qì biàn dé gēng huài， ， duì tā de yī lài gēng zhòng。
She had grown ever more peevishly dependent on him.
10
这样大发脾气与他所树立的个人形象不相称。
zhè yàng dà fā pí qì yǔ tā suǒ shù lì de gè rén xíng xiàng bù xiāng chēng。
The outburst was inconsistent with the image he has cultivated.
Cultural Notes for 脾气
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, discussing one's 脾气 is common and reflects a person's emotional state, which is important in maintaining harmony in relationships. Understanding someone's temperament can help navigate social interactions more effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions about 脾气
Yes, 脾气 can describe both good and bad temperaments, but it is more commonly used to refer to someone who has a bad temper.
脾气 is generally considered informal and is often used in casual conversations.
