English–Chinese
“temper” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinpí qì
Example
他的脾气很直，有话就说。tā de pí qì hěn zhí yǒu huà jiù shuō
He is straightforward by nature and says what he thinks.
How to say “temper” in Chinese
“Temper” in Chinese is 脾气 (pí qì).
A person's usual emotional disposition, including how quickly feelings show in a particular moment.
Example sentences with 脾气
她对孩子很有耐心，从不发脾气。tā duì hái zi hěn yǒu nài xīn cóng bù fā pí qì
She is very patient with children and never loses her temper.
Tips for using 脾气
- A negative modifier can make the word sound like criticism, while neutral surroundings can present it as a simple trait, making tone important when referring to another person.