personality
Definitions
The combination of characteristics that form a person's distinctive character.
个性；性格
Lively, attractive qualities; charisma.
人格魅力；个人魅力
A well-known person, especially in entertainment or media.
名人；（电视、电台等的）名嘴、明星
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpersonal (relating to a person) + -ity (state/quality) = 'the quality of being a particular self.' Because persōna originally meant a dramatic role, personality still carries that flavor: the 'character' you play, the presence you project — which is why a 'TV personality' is literally someone known for a public role.
Root person still carries 15 more wordsWhy It Means This
The three senses all spring from the theatrical root. 'Character traits' is the self you consistently 'play'; 'charisma' (a big personality) is a self whose stage presence fills a room; and a media 'personality' is a person famous for the role they perform in public. The mask never fully left the word.
Common Collocations
- 1.strong personality强势的性格
- 2.split personality人格分裂
- 3.personality trait性格特点
- 4.personality test性格测试
- 5.outgoing personality外向的性格
Example Sentences
- 1.
He has a warm, outgoing personality that puts everyone at ease.
- 2.
The job needs technical skill, but personality matters just as much.
- 3.
She became a television personality after hosting the morning show.
Easily Confused
personality vs character — 'personality' is the surface self others observe (warm, shy, funny); 'character' is the moral core revealed under pressure (honest, brave, loyal). You can have a charming personality but weak character.