个性 gèxìng individuality
individuality; personality
How to remember 个性: 个 general measure word + 性 nature = individuality.
Characters
How it is used
- Personality/individuality/distinctive character. 有个性 (yǒu gèxìng) to have a strong/distinct personality.
- Often praise for being non-conformist: 很有个性的设计 (hěn yǒu gèxìng de shèjì) a design with real character.
- 个性 (individual character, what sets one apart) vs 性格 (xìnggé, temperament/disposition) - 性格 is the neutral inner nature, 个性 stresses uniqueness.
Example sentences
- 她有很强的个性。 Tā yǒu hěn qiáng de gèxìng.She has a strong personality.