성질 en 30 segundos
- Refers to the innate nature or temperament of a person.
- Describes the physical or chemical properties of materials.
- Often used to describe a quick or bad temper (e.g., 성질이 급하다).
- Derived from Hanja meaning 'nature' and 'substance/quality'.
The Korean word 성질 (seongjil) is a multi-faceted noun that translates to 'nature,' 'property,' 'disposition,' or 'temperament.' It is derived from the Hanja 性 (성 - nature/quality) and 質 (질 - substance/quality). Essentially, it refers to the fundamental, intrinsic characteristics of a person, a substance, or a phenomenon. Unlike '성격' (personality), which is a broad and often neutral term for one's character, 성질 often carries a more raw, biological, or reactive connotation. When applied to objects or chemicals, it is a strictly technical term used to describe how that substance behaves under certain conditions.
- Human Temperament
- In daily conversation, 성질 is most frequently used to describe someone's temper. If someone says '성질이 급하다,' they mean the person is impatient or quick-tempered by nature. It describes the 'short fuse' or the immediate emotional reaction someone has.
- Physical Properties
- In a laboratory or industrial setting, 성질 refers to physical or chemical properties. For example, the '성질' of water includes its boiling point and its ability to dissolve certain minerals. It is the 'hardware' specification of a material.
- Abstract Nature
- It can also describe the essence of a problem or a situation. A '성질이 다른 문제' is a problem of a different nature or category altogether.
그 사람은 성질이 머리끝까지 났다. (That person's temper has reached the top of their head / That person is extremely angry.)
The word is indispensable when discussing science, psychology, or even cooking. For instance, different ingredients have different '성질'—some are cooling (like cucumber) and some are warming (like ginger) according to traditional Korean medicine. Understanding the '성질' of things allows you to manipulate them effectively. In interpersonal relationships, knowing someone's '성질' helps you navigate their triggers. It is less about their social persona (성격) and more about their raw, innate reactions. When you see a sign that says '물질의 성질,' it is inviting you to look at the basic building blocks of matter. When you hear a mother tell her child '성질 좀 죽여라,' she is literally telling them to 'kill' or suppress their fiery nature for a moment. This word bridges the gap between the physical world and the internal emotional world of humans, making it a cornerstone of intermediate Korean proficiency.
Using 성질 correctly involves understanding which verbs it typically pairs with. Because it represents a fixed or innate quality, it is often the subject of adjectives like '급하다' (to be urgent/fast), '고약하다' (to be nasty), or '강하다' (to be strong).
- Describing Temperament
- When describing a person, you use '성질이 [Adjective].'
Example: '그는 성질이 불같다' (His temper is like fire). - Scientific Description
- When describing materials, you use '성질을 가지고 있다' (to possess a property).
Example: '금속은 전기를 통하는 성질이 있다' (Metals have the property of conducting electricity).
이 약은 열을 내리는 성질이 있어서 해열제로 쓰입니다. (This medicine has the property of lowering heat, so it is used as a fever reducer.)
In more colloquial settings, '성질' is used as an object for verbs of action. '성질을 내다' means to get angry or show one's temper. '성질을 부리다' means to act out or behave badly due to one's temper. These are active expressions where the person is letting their inner nature manifest outwardly, usually in a negative way. You might also hear '성질을 돋우다,' which means to provoke someone's temper or make them angry. In academic writing, the word is used to categorize phenomena. For example, '문제의 성질상' means 'due to the nature of the problem.' This construction is very useful for explaining why a certain approach or solution is necessary. Whether you are complaining about a boss's '고약한 성질' (nasty temper) or analyzing the '화학적 성질' (chemical properties) of a new compound, the word remains the same, but the context dictates the register and nuance.
You will encounter 성질 in a wide variety of environments, from the heated arguments in a K-drama to the sterile environment of a science laboratory. Its versatility is its defining feature.
K-Drama Scene: "너 지금 나한테 성질 부리는 거야?" (Are you throwing a tantrum at me right now?)
In the workplace, a manager might discuss the '성질' of a project to determine which team is best suited to handle it. If a project is '창의적인 성질' (creative in nature), it goes to the design team. If it is '기술적인 성질' (technical in nature), it goes to engineering. In schools, science teachers use it constantly. They will ask students to list the '물리적 성질' (physical properties) of different states of matter. In the kitchen, a chef might explain that certain oils have a '성질' that makes them unsuitable for high-heat frying. Even in traditional medicine clinics (한의원), doctors talk about the '성질' of your body—whether you have a 'cold nature' or a 'hot nature'—and prescribe food accordingly. This shows that the word is deeply embedded in the Korean way of categorizing the world. It is not just a word; it is a lens through which Koreans view the inherent essence of everything around them. From the way a person snaps when they are tired to the way a piece of wood burns, '성질' is the word used to describe that fundamental behavior.
The most common mistake learners make is confusing 성질 with 성격 (seonggyeok). While both can be translated as 'character' or 'personality,' their usage is quite distinct and switching them can lead to misunderstandings.
- 성격 vs. 성질
- '성격' is the general term for personality. It includes being kind, social, or introverted. '성질' is more about the raw 'temper' or the 'material properties.' You would say someone has a '좋은 성격' (good personality) to mean they are a nice person. If you say they have '좋은 성질,' it sounds like you are talking about their physical makeup or a specific property, which is rare for people unless referring to their 'nature' in a very deep sense.
- Negative Connotation
- When applied to people, '성질' often leans negative. If you say '성질이 있다,' it implies the person has a bit of a temper. Learners often use '성질' when they mean '성격,' accidentally implying that someone is temperamental or moody.
Another mistake is the misuse of '성질을 내다.' Learners sometimes use this to mean 'to show one's character,' but it specifically means 'to lose one's temper' or 'to get angry.' If you want to say someone showed their true colors in a neutral or positive way, you should use '본모습을 보여주다.' Using '성질' in those cases makes it sound like they had an emotional outburst. Finally, remember that '성질' is a noun. You cannot use it as an adjective directly. You must say '성질이 [Adjective]' or use the possessive form '성질의.' Avoiding these pitfalls will help you sound much more natural and precise in your Korean communication.
To truly master 성질, you must understand how it relates to its synonyms. Each word has a specific domain where it fits best.
- 성격 (Seonggyeok)
- Focuses on social and psychological personality. Used for: 'He is friendly,' 'She is shy.'
- 특성 (Teukseong)
- Translates to 'characteristic' or 'feature.' It is more objective and often used for unique traits. 'The characteristics of this smartphone are...'
- 속성 (Sokseong)
- Translates to 'attribute.' Used in philosophy or computer science (e.g., object attributes). It refers to a quality that is inseparable from the object.
- 기질 (Gijil)
- Translates to 'disposition' or 'temperament.' It is very close to the 'human nature' side of '성질' but is more academic or psychological. It refers to the innate biological tendencies a person is born with.
In summary, use 성격 for general personality, 성질 for temper or scientific properties, 특성 for unique features, and 속성 for philosophical attributes. For example, if you are describing a new metal, you would list its '성질' (properties) and its '특성' (unique characteristics that distinguish it from other metals). If you are describing a person who gets angry easily, you can say they have a '급한 성질' (fast temper) or a '불같은 기질' (fiery disposition). Choosing the right word demonstrates a high level of linguistic nuance.
How Formal Is It?
Dato curioso
In traditional Korean medicine, the '성질' of food is categorized into hot, warm, neutral, cool, and cold, which is still a major part of Korean dietary culture today.
Guía de pronunciación
- Pronouncing '성' as 'song' (it should be 'seong').
- Pronouncing '질' as 'jill' with a heavy 'L' (it should be a light Korean 'ㄹ').
Nivel de dificultad
Common in science and fiction, but requires context to distinguish meaning.
Choosing between '성격' and '성질' is a common intermediate challenge.
Used frequently in emotional or descriptive contexts.
Easily recognizable but nuances of 'temper' can be subtle.
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Gramática que debes saber
-상 (Suffix)
성질상 (Due to its nature / In terms of nature)
-는 성질이 있다
열을 전달하는 성질이 있다.
Adjective + 성질
급한 성질, 나쁜 성질
N의 성질
물의 성질, 인간의 성질
-적 성질
화학적 성질, 물리적 성질
Ejemplos por nivel
이 물건은 성질이 단단해요.
This object's nature is hard (It is hard).
성질이 + Adjective (Basic description)
동생은 성질이 급해요.
My younger sibling is impatient.
급하다 (to be urgent/impatient)
강아지가 성질이 좋아요.
The puppy has a good nature/temper.
좋다 (to be good)
이 음식은 성질이 차가워요.
This food has a cold nature.
차가워요 (is cold - nature-wise)
그는 성질을 냈어요.
He got angry (showed his temper).
성질을 내다 (to get angry)
성질이 나쁜 사람이에요.
He is a person with a bad temper.
나쁜 (bad - modifying person)
물의 성질을 배워요.
We learn the properties of water.
물의 (of water)
성질 부리지 마세요.
Please don't throw a tantrum.
부리지 마세요 (don't do/act out)
금속은 열을 잘 전달하는 성질이 있습니다.
Metals have the property of conducting heat well.
-는 성질이 있다 (has the property of...)
그 친구는 성질이 고약해서 친구가 없어요.
That friend has a nasty temper, so they have no friends.
-아서/어서 (because/so)
소금은 물에 잘 녹는 성질이 있어요.
Salt has the property of dissolving well in water.
녹는 (dissolving)
성질을 죽이고 차분하게 말하세요.
Kill (suppress) your temper and speak calmly.
성질을 죽이다 (to suppress one's temper)
이 두 물질은 성질이 아주 달라요.
These two substances have very different properties.
다르다 (to be different)
그는 갑자기 성질을 부리기 시작했다.
He suddenly started throwing a tantrum.
기 시작했다 (started to...)
공기는 무게가 없는 성질이 있는 것 같아요.
Air seems to have the property of having no weight (simplified).
것 같아요 (seems like)
그의 급한 성질 때문에 실수가 많아요.
Because of his impatient nature, he makes many mistakes.
때문에 (because of)
자석은 철을 끌어당기는 성질이 있습니다.
Magnets have the property of attracting iron.
끌어당기는 (attracting)
사건의 성질상 경찰의 도움이 필요합니다.
Due to the nature of the case, police assistance is needed.
-상 (due to/based on)
그는 평소에는 착하지만 화가 나면 성질이 변한다.
He is usually kind, but his nature changes when he gets angry.
변한다 (changes)
이 식물은 그늘에서도 잘 자라는 성질이 있어요.
This plant has the nature of growing well even in the shade.
자라는 (growing)
그의 성질을 건드리지 않는 것이 좋겠어요.
It would be better not to provoke (touch) his temper.
건드리지 않는 것 (not touching/provoking)
두 사람은 성질이 비슷해서 자주 싸워요.
The two of them have similar tempers, so they fight often.
비슷해서 (because they are similar)
이 문제는 아주 복잡한 성질을 띠고 있습니다.
This problem takes on a very complex nature.
성질을 띠다 (to take on/possess a nature)
그는 성질이 불같아서 한 번 화나면 무섭다.
His temper is like fire, so once he's angry, he's scary.
불같다 (to be like fire)
물질의 화학적 성질을 분석하는 실험을 했다.
We conducted an experiment to analyze the chemical properties of the substance.
화학적 성질 (chemical properties)
이 제안은 우리 회사의 성질과 맞지 않습니다.
This proposal does not fit with the nature of our company.
맞지 않다 (to not fit/match)
그는 자신의 못된 성질을 고치려고 노력 중이다.
He is in the middle of trying to fix his bad temper.
노력 중이다 (in the middle of trying)
빛은 입자와 파동의 두 가지 성질을 모두 가집니다.
Light possesses both the properties of particles and waves.
두 가지 성질 (two types of properties)
그의 말은 공격적인 성질을 내포하고 있었다.
His words contained an aggressive nature.
내포하고 있다 (to contain/imply)
성질이 급한 사람일수록 실수를 범하기 쉽다.
The more impatient a person is, the easier it is to commit mistakes.
-ㄹ수록 (the more... the more...)
이 섬유는 수분을 흡수하는 성질이 뛰어납니다.
This fiber is excellent at absorbing moisture (its property is excellent).
뛰어납니다 (is excellent)
그는 성질을 이기지 못하고 소리를 질렀다.
He couldn't overcome his temper and shouted.
이기지 못하고 (unable to overcome)
인간의 본성에는 이기적인 성질이 내재되어 있다.
Selfish nature is inherent in human nature.
내재되어 있다 (to be inherent/immanent)
이 법안은 규제적인 성질이 강해 논란이 되고 있다.
This bill is controversial because it has a strong regulatory nature.
규제적인 성질 (regulatory nature)
그는 타고난 예술가적 성질을 유감없이 발휘했다.
He displayed his innate artistic nature without regret (fully).
유감없이 (fully/without regret)
액체 질소는 극저온의 성질을 이용하여 보관한다.
Liquid nitrogen is stored by utilizing its cryogenic (extremely low temperature) properties.
이용하여 (utilizing)
그의 비판은 건설적인 성질보다는 파괴적이었다.
His criticism was destructive rather than constructive in nature.
-보다는 (rather than)
이 현상의 근본적인 성질을 규명하는 것이 과제이다.
The task is to identify the fundamental nature of this phenomenon.
규명하는 것 (identifying/investigating)
그는 성질이 워낙 불같아서 주변 사람들이 고생한다.
His temper is so fiery that the people around him suffer.
워낙 (so/originally/by nature)
문학 작품의 성질상 다양한 해석이 가능하다.
Due to the nature of literary works, various interpretations are possible.
성질상 (due to the nature of)
우주의 팽창은 공간 자체의 성질에 기인한 것이다.
The expansion of the universe is due to the properties of space itself.
기인한 것이다 (is due to/originates from)
그의 철학은 존재의 가변적 성질에 초점을 맞춘다.
His philosophy focuses on the mutable nature of existence.
가변적 성질 (mutable nature)
권력은 부패하기 쉬운 성질을 내포하고 있음을 경계해야 한다.
One must be wary that power contains a nature that is prone to corruption.
내포하고 있음을 (the fact that it contains)
이 합금은 고온에서도 성질이 변하지 않는 내열성이 있다.
This alloy has heat resistance, so its properties do not change even at high temperatures.
내열성 (heat resistance)
그의 문체는 사색적이고 관조적인 성질이 두드러진다.
His prose style is marked by a contemplative and meditative nature.
두드러진다 (stands out)
사회적 갈등의 성질을 오해하면 해결책을 찾기 어렵다.
If the nature of social conflict is misunderstood, it is difficult to find a solution.
오해하면 (if misunderstood)
그녀는 성질이 온순하면서도 내면의 강인함을 지녔다.
She has a gentle nature yet possesses inner strength.
온순하면서도 (gentle yet...)
예술의 본질적 성질에 대한 끊임없는 탐구가 이어졌다.
There has been a constant exploration into the essential nature of art.
본질적 성질 (essential nature)
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
— A derogatory or informal way to refer to someone's temper.
그 성질 머리 좀 고쳐라.
— To suppress or control one's temper.
오늘은 내가 성질 죽이고 참았다.
— To provoke someone's anger.
자꾸 내 성질 돋우지 마.
— To have a sudden surge of anger.
너무 화가 나서 성질이 뻗쳤다.
— To have a very bad temper (slangy).
그 상사는 성질이 더럽기로 소문났다.
— By its nature; given the nature of something.
업무 성질상 밤샘이 잦다.
— Opposite properties/nature.
두 물질은 반대되는 성질을 가졌다.
— Inherent/Unique properties.
물질마다 고유한 성질이 있다.
— To touch upon/provoke someone's temper.
그의 성질을 건드리면 안 된다.
— To have a fiery temper.
아버지는 성질이 불같으시다.
Se confunde a menudo con
성격 is personality (social); 성질 is temper (reactive) or property (scientific).
특징 is a visible feature; 성질 is an internal nature/property.
품질 is the quality of a product (good/bad); 성질 is the nature of the material.
Modismos y expresiones
— To be extremely angry (temper reaching the head).
그는 성질이 머리끝까지 나서 소리를 질렀다.
Colloquial— To annoy or irritate someone deliberately (scratching the temper).
동생이 자꾸 내 성질을 긁는다.
Informal— Anger surging up uncontrollably.
억울한 일을 당하니 성질이 뻗쳤다.
Colloquial— To hold back one's anger.
그는 성질을 죽이고 조용히 나갔다.
Neutral— To have a very quick and fierce temper.
성질이 불같은 사람과 일하기 힘들다.
Neutral— To act out or throw a tantrum.
손님이 직원에게 성질을 부렸다.
Neutral— To have a twisted or perverse nature.
그는 성질이 꼬여서 매사를 삐딱하게 본다.
Informal— To provoke someone's temper.
그의 무례한 태도가 내 성질을 돋웠다.
Neutral— To have a nasty or ill-natured disposition.
성질이 고약한 이웃 때문에 힘들다.
Neutral— To provoke someone's sensitive temper.
함부로 남의 성질을 건드리지 마라.
NeutralFácil de confundir
Both translate to 'character' or 'nature' in English.
성격 is for people's personalities in a broad sense. 성질 is for their temper or for scientific properties of things.
그는 성격이 좋지만 성질이 급하다. (He has a good personality but an impatient temper.)
Both mean 'characteristic'.
특성 is a trait that makes something unique. 성질 is the fundamental behavior/nature of the substance.
이 금속의 성질은 단단함이고, 특성은 빛을 반사하는 것이다.
Both mean 'temperament'.
기질 is more biological/innate (used in psychology). 성질 is more general and includes the outward expression (temper).
그는 예술가적 기질을 타고났다.
Both mean 'nature'.
본질 is the 'essence' or 'core' (philosophical). 성질 is the 'property' or 'behavior'.
문제의 본질을 파악해야 한다.
Both mean 'attribute'.
속성 is a quality that belongs to an object (often used in logic/CS). 성질 is more about how it acts/behaves.
객체의 속성을 정의하다.
Patrones de oraciones
성질이 [Adjective]ㄴ/은 편이다
저는 성질이 급한 편이에요.
[Substance]은/는 [Action]ㄴ/는 성질이 있다
기름은 물에 뜨는 성질이 있다.
성질을 [Verb]
그는 갑자기 성질을 냈다.
[N]의 성질상 [Result]
업무의 성질상 출장이 많아요.
[Adjective]ㄴ/은 성질을 띠다
이 액체는 산성 성질을 띱니다.
성질이 [Adjective]다 못해 [Adjective]다
그는 성질이 급하다 못해 사납다.
성질의 [Noun]
성질의 변화를 관찰하다.
[Abstract N]의 본질적 성질
인간 존재의 본질적 성질.
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Very common in both daily life and academic settings.
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물의 성격 (The personality of water)
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물의 성질 (The properties of water)
Objects don't have personalities (성격), they have properties (성질).
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성질을 하다 (To do temper)
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성질을 내다 / 부리다
You don't 'do' temper; you 'emit' (내다) or 'wield' (부리다) it.
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좋은 성질 (Good nature - for a person)
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좋은 성격 (Good personality)
'좋은 성질' sounds like you are describing a material. Use '성격' for people.
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성질이 빠르다 (Fast nature)
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성질이 급하다 (Urgent nature)
For impatience, the specific adjective '급하다' is used, not '빠르다'.
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성질을 죽다 (Temper dies)
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성질을 죽이다 (To kill/suppress temper)
'죽이다' (to kill) is the transitive verb needed here.
Consejos
Scientific Context
In science, '성질' is neutral. Always use it for chemical/physical properties.
Human Context
In human context, '성질' often refers to temper. Be careful not to sound rude.
Verb Pairing
Pair with '급하다', '부리다', '내다', '있다', '없다'.
Hanja Roots
性 (Nature) + 質 (Substance). It's the quality of the substance.
Self-Description
Saying '성질이 급해서...' is a common way to explain why you are rushing.
Drama Clues
When you hear '성질' in a drama, look for an angry face!
Formal Suffix
Use '-적 성질' (e.g., 화학적 성질) for a more professional tone.
vs 성격
Remember: 성격 = Personality, 성질 = Temper/Property.
Traditional Medicine
Learn the '성질' of foods to talk about health in Korea.
Nature's Quality
S-eong-j-il: Substance's Innate Logic.
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
Think of 'Sun' (성) and 'Gills' (질). Imagine a fish with 'Sun-Gills'—that is its unique scientific 'nature' and it has a 'fiery temper' when it's out of water!
Asociación visual
Imagine a test tube (scientific property) and a person shouting (temper). The word '성질' bridges these two images.
Word Web
Desafío
Try to use '성질' twice in one sentence: once to describe a person's temper and once to describe a material's property.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from Sino-Korean roots: 性 (성 - nature/quality) and 質 (질 - substance/quality).
Significado original: The quality of one's nature or the substance of a thing.
Sino-Korean (Hanja)Contexto cultural
Be careful when using '성질' about people; it can sound like you are criticizing their temper. '성격' is safer for general descriptions.
English speakers often use 'personality' for both nature and character, but Korean splits this into '성격' and '성질'.
Practica en la vida real
Contextos reales
Science Class
- 물질의 성질
- 화학적 성질
- 물리적 성질
- 성질의 변화
Interpersonal Conflict
- 성질을 내다
- 성질을 부리다
- 성질이 고약하다
- 성질 좀 죽여라
Cooking/Health
- 음식의 성질
- 따뜻한 성질
- 차가운 성질
- 체질에 맞다
Describing Personality
- 성질이 급하다
- 성질이 불같다
- 성질이 온순하다
- 성질이 있다
Abstract Analysis
- 문제의 성질
- 업무의 성질
- 사건의 성질
- 성질상
Inicios de conversación
"본인이 생각하기에 자신의 성질이 급한 편인가요?"
"어떤 음식의 성질이 몸에 잘 맞는다고 생각하세요?"
"성질이 고약한 사람을 만났을 때 어떻게 대처하시나요?"
"과학 실험 중에서 물질의 성질이 변하는 걸 본 적 있나요?"
"친구들 중에서 성질이 가장 불같은 사람은 누구인가요?"
Temas para diario
오늘 내가 성질을 냈던 순간이 있었다면 그 이유를 써보세요.
내가 좋아하는 물건의 성질(단단함, 부드러움 등)에 대해 묘사해 보세요.
나의 '성질' 중에서 고치고 싶은 점이 있다면 무엇인가요?
한국의 '빨리빨리' 문화와 '급한 성질'의 관계에 대해 자신의 생각을 적어보세요.
서로 성질이 다른 두 사람이 친해질 수 있는 방법에 대해 써보세요.
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasUsually, no. If you say '성질이 좋다', it's okay, but '성격이 좋다' is much more common. '성질' often implies temper.
'화내다' is just 'to get angry'. '성질을 내다' implies that you are showing your (bad) nature or temper.
Yes, it is the standard word for 'properties' in chemistry and physics (e.g., 화학적 성질).
You say '저는 성질이 급해요'.
Yes, to describe their nature or temper (e.g., '이 개는 성질이 온순해요').
It is not a swear word, but it is informal and slightly derogatory. Don't use it to superiors.
It means 'by nature' or 'due to the nature of'. For example, '업무 성질상' (due to the nature of the work).
No, that is '성' (性) or '성별'. '성질' only means nature/property/temper.
Yes, to describe the 'nature' of ingredients (warm, cold, etc.).
Think of 'Substance' (질) and its 'Nature' (성).
Ponte a prueba 200 preguntas
Write a sentence using '성질이 급하다' to describe yourself or a friend.
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Explain the '성질' of water in one sentence in Korean.
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Write a sentence using '성질을 내다'.
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Translate: 'Due to the nature of this work, it is difficult.'
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Use '성질을 부리다' in a sentence about a child.
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Compare '성격' and '성질' in one Korean sentence.
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Write a sentence about '화학적 성질'.
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Use '성질을 죽이다' in a sentence.
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Describe a metal using '성질'.
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Write a sentence using '성질이 고약하다'.
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Translate: 'Magnets have the property of attracting iron.'
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Use '성질이 불같다' to describe a boss.
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Write a sentence about the 'nature of a problem'.
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Use '성질을 돋우다' in a sentence.
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Translate: 'His nature changed after the accident.'
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Write a sentence using '성질상'.
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Use '성질이 꼬이다' in a sentence.
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Describe a plant using '성질'.
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Write a sentence about 'physical properties'.
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Use '성질머리' in a very informal sentence.
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Describe a time you lost your temper using '성질을 내다'.
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Tell me about one scientific property of a material you know.
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How do you control your temper? Use '성질을 죽이다'.
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Do you think you are impatient? Use '성질이 급하다'.
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Describe a person with a bad temper using '성질이 고약하다'.
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What happens if you provoke someone's temper? Use '성질을 건드리다'.
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Talk about the nature of your job using '성질상'.
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Describe a fiery person using '성질이 불같다'.
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What is the nature of human beings? Use '인간의 성질'.
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Use '성질을 부리다' to describe a situation.
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Describe the properties of a magnet.
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Talk about something that has a 'cold nature'.
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Describe a gentle person using '온순한 성질'.
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Explain why you are in a hurry using '성질이 급해서'.
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Talk about a 'chemical property' you learned.
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Use '성질이 다르다' to compare two things.
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What does '성질을 돋우다' mean to you?
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Talk about the 'nature of a problem'.
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Describe a person with a 'twisted nature'.
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Use '성질이 변하다' in a sentence.
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Listen and identify the word: '성질이 급한 사람은 실수를 많이 한다.'
Listen and identify: '물의 성질을 실험을 통해 알아봅시다.'
Listen and identify: '너 지금 나한테 성질 부리는 거야?'
Listen and identify: '그는 성질을 죽이고 참았다.'
Listen and identify: '물질의 화학적 성질에 대해 공부해요.'
Listen and identify: '그녀는 성질이 온순하다.'
Listen and identify: '성질이 고약한 이웃 때문에 힘들다.'
Listen and identify: '이 문제는 성질상 비밀이다.'
Listen and identify: '성질을 내지 말고 말해라.'
Listen and identify: '자석은 끌어당기는 성질이 있다.'
Listen and identify: '성질머리 좀 고쳐라.'
Listen and identify: '불같은 성질 때문에 싸웠다.'
Listen and identify: '성질을 돋우는 말을 하지 마라.'
Listen and identify: '빛의 성질을 이용한 렌즈.'
Listen and identify: '성질이 꼬인 사람.'
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Summary
성질 (seongjil) is a versatile word used for both 'temper' (human nature) and 'properties' (scientific nature). Remember: use it for things that are innate and fundamental. Example: '물의 성질' (properties of water) vs '급한 성질' (impatient temper).
- Refers to the innate nature or temperament of a person.
- Describes the physical or chemical properties of materials.
- Often used to describe a quick or bad temper (e.g., 성질이 급하다).
- Derived from Hanja meaning 'nature' and 'substance/quality'.
Scientific Context
In science, '성질' is neutral. Always use it for chemical/physical properties.
Human Context
In human context, '성질' often refers to temper. Be careful not to sound rude.
Verb Pairing
Pair with '급하다', '부리다', '내다', '있다', '없다'.
Hanja Roots
性 (Nature) + 質 (Substance). It's the quality of the substance.
Ejemplo
금속은 열을 잘 전달하는 성질이 있습니다.
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