Word: 性情 (xìngqíng) 性情 dictionary entry xìngqíng nature; temperament Full dictionary entry for 性情 Example sentences using 性情 4 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他的性情古怪。 Tā de xìngqíng gǔguài. He's a strange character. 听音乐可以陶冶人的性情。 Tīng yīnyuè kěyǐ táoyě rén de xìngqíng. Listening to music can cultivate a person's temperament. 猫的性情和狗不一样。 Māo de xìngqíng hé gǒu bù yíyàng. Cats have a different nature from dogs. 画画能陶冶孩子的性情吗？ Huàhuà néng táoyě háizi de xìngqíng ma? Can painting help shape a child's character?