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温和素性 (wēn hé sù xìng) - gentle disposition

Grammar & Usage

noun phrase

literary

How it works

Formed by the adjective '温和' (wēnhé, mild/gentle) modifying the classical noun '素性' (sùxìng, innate disposition/nature). It operates as a noun phrase functioning typically as a subject or object in formal, literary descriptions of character.

Sample sentences

他素性温和，待人接物总是彬彬有礼。

He has a naturally gentle disposition and is always courteous in his dealings with others.

这种动物具有温和素性，极少主动攻击人类。

This animal possesses a gentle nature and rarely initiates attacks on humans.

尽管身处逆境，她依然保持着那份温和素性。

Despite facing adversity, she still maintained her gentle disposition.

Quick facts

literary_usage:'素性' is a classical/literary term for natural temperament, more common in written texts than daily colloquial speech.

morpheme_breakdown:温 (warm) + 和 (harmonious/mild) + 素 (original/plain) + 性 (nature/character)

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Example

他素性温和，待人接物总是彬彬有礼。

He has a naturally gentle disposition and is always courteous in his dealings with others.

这种动物具有温和素性，极少主动攻击人类。

This animal possesses a gentle nature and rarely initiates attacks on humans.