character
/ˈkærəktə/ · /ˈkærəktər/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #3202 in the learning path
性格；品质；特色
Definitions
n. the qualities that make someone or something distinctive
性格；品质；特色
n. a person represented in a story, play, or film
角色；人物
n. a written or printed symbol, such as a letter
字符；文字
Example
Her cheerful character makes even rainy mornings feel brighter.
她开朗的性格让阴雨的早晨也显得明朗起来。
Preserving historic buildings helps cities retain their distinctive character while adapting to modern economic demands.
保护历史建筑有助于城市在适应现代经济需求的同时，保留自身的独特风貌。
Collocations
- main character
- strength of character
- distinctive character
- Chinese characters
Word family
- characteristic (adj.)
- characteristically (adv.)
- characterise (v.)
- characterisation (n.)
Synonyms
- personality
Usage tip
作“人物、字符”可数；作整体品质常不可数。
FAQ
- What does character mean?
- the qualities that make someone or something distinctive a person represented in a story, play, or film a written or printed symbol, such as a letter
- How is character pronounced?
- UK /ˈkærəktə/, US /ˈkærəktər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
