character — the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkærɪktər/
Korean meaning: 개인의 독특한 정신적, 도덕적 특성; 성격
Korean pronunciation: 캐-릭-터 (강세: 캐)
Example Sentences
- My phone died because I forgot the charger, but at least it builds character, right?
- The villain character in that movie was scarier than my math teacher.
- She has such a cheerful character that even Mondays seem bearable around her.
character
NOUN//ˈkærɪktər//
the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual
A vibrant person with many colorful traits and quirks shows a unique character.
A CHARred ACTor — the best character is forged by fire. (CHAR + ACT + ER → To CHAR = to burn and forge → To ACT = to perform, to do → ER = the one who does it)
True character breaks every barrier — and carries others through what's left.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 그리스에서 동전이나 인장에 새기는 '각인하다'는 뜻의 동사에서 유래했습니다. 마치 사람의 성격도 마음에 새겨진 특별한 인장과 같다는 의미로 발전했어요.
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📝Examples
“My phone died because I forgot the charger, but at least it builds character, right?”
“The villain character in that movie was scarier than my math teacher.”
“She has such a cheerful character that even Mondays seem bearable around her.”
“I can't read Korean characters, but they look like tiny beautiful drawings.”
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