B1 noun Neutral

성격

[sʌŋɡjʌk]

The inherent quality or character of a person or thing. For objects or events, it refers to its nature or characteristics.

Examples

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1

동생은 성격이 참 밝아요.

My younger sibling has a very bright personality.

2

본 사업은 공익적 성격을 띠고 있습니다.

This project has a public interest nature.

3

너랑 성격이 잘 맞는 것 같아.

I think our personalities match well.

Word Family

Noun
성격
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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

1

동생은 성격이 참 밝아요.

everyday

My younger sibling has a very bright personality.

2

본 사업은 공익적 성격을 띠고 있습니다.

formal

This project has a public interest nature.

3

너랑 성격이 잘 맞는 것 같아.

informal

I think our personalities match well.

4

연구의 성격에 따라 방법론이 달라집니다.

academic

The methodology varies depending on the nature of the research.

5

시장의 성격을 먼저 파악해야 합니다.

business

We must first understand the nature of the market.

Word Family

Noun
성격

Common Collocations

성격이 급하다 to be impatient
성격을 파악하다 to understand the nature
공격적 성격 aggressive personality
성격이 원만하다 to have a smooth personality
성격을 띠다 to take on a character

Common Phrases

성격 차이

personality difference

성격이 좋다

to have a good personality

어떤 성격의

of what nature

Often Confused With

성격 vs 특징

Teukjing is a distinguishing feature; seonggyeok is the deeper, inherent nature or personality.

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Usage Notes

Highly useful for describing people in Speaking Part 1 or describing types of problems in Writing Task 2.

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Common Mistakes

Using '성격' only for people. It is widely used for 'nature of a project' or 'nature of a crisis'.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Seong' (nature) and 'Gyeok' (status/character).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 性格 (성격), meaning 'nature and pattern'.

Grammar Patterns

~한 성격을 가지다 ~의 성격을 띠다
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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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