성격
The inherent quality or character of a person or thing. For objects or events, it refers to its nature or characteristics.
Examples
3 of 5동생은 성격이 참 밝아요.
My younger sibling has a very bright personality.
본 사업은 공익적 성격을 띠고 있습니다.
This project has a public interest nature.
너랑 성격이 잘 맞는 것 같아.
I think our personalities match well.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Seong' (nature) and 'Gyeok' (status/character).
Quick Quiz
이번 회의는 비공개 ( )을 띠고 있습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 성격
Examples
동생은 성격이 참 밝아요.
everydayMy younger sibling has a very bright personality.
본 사업은 공익적 성격을 띠고 있습니다.
formalThis project has a public interest nature.
너랑 성격이 잘 맞는 것 같아.
informalI think our personalities match well.
연구의 성격에 따라 방법론이 달라집니다.
academicThe methodology varies depending on the nature of the research.
시장의 성격을 먼저 파악해야 합니다.
businessWe must first understand the nature of the market.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
성격 차이
personality difference
성격이 좋다
to have a good personality
어떤 성격의
of what nature
Often Confused With
Teukjing is a distinguishing feature; seonggyeok is the deeper, inherent nature or personality.
Usage Notes
Highly useful for describing people in Speaking Part 1 or describing types of problems in Writing Task 2.
Common Mistakes
Using '성격' only for people. It is widely used for 'nature of a project' or 'nature of a crisis'.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Seong' (nature) and 'Gyeok' (status/character).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 性格 (성격), meaning 'nature and pattern'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Korea, blood types (and recently MBTI) are often linked to 'seonggyeok' in casual conversation.
Quick Quiz
이번 회의는 비공개 ( )을 띠고 있습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 성격
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