성질
The innate characteristics, properties, or nature of a substance, person, or phenomenon. It describes how something behaves or its fundamental makeup.
Examples
3 of 5그 사람은 성질이 급한 편이다.
That person tends to have a quick temper.
물질의 화학적 성질을 분석하고 있습니다.
We are analyzing the chemical properties of the substance.
성질 좀 죽여.
Control your temper.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Seong-jil' as 'Something's Just Inner Law'.
Quick Quiz
물은 온도에 따라 변하는 _____이 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 성질
Examples
그 사람은 성질이 급한 편이다.
everydayThat person tends to have a quick temper.
물질의 화학적 성질을 분석하고 있습니다.
formalWe are analyzing the chemical properties of the substance.
성질 좀 죽여.
informalControl your temper.
빛은 입자와 파동의 성질을 동시에 가진다.
academicLight has both particle and wave properties simultaneously.
이 문제의 성질을 파악하는 것이 우선입니다.
businessIdentifying the nature of this problem is the priority.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
성질을 부리다
to throw a tantrum/temper
천부적인 성질
innate nature
문제의 성질
nature of the problem
Often Confused With
'성격' is mainly for human personality, while '성질' can apply to both people (temper) and physical substances (properties).
Usage Notes
In academic Korean, it is often used for the physical properties of matter.
Common Mistakes
Be careful using '성질' with people, as it can often imply 'temper' rather than just 'personality'.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Seong-jil' as 'Something's Just Inner Law'.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 性質 (성질), meaning 'nature and quality'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
물은 온도에 따라 변하는 _____이 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 성질
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