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秉性 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bearing noun A mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.
  • carriage noun The act of conveying; carrying.
  • composure noun A calm and controlled state of mind, especially under pressure.
  • demeanor noun A person's outward behavior and manner, including body language and expression.
  • poise noun A calm, self-assured manner; composure under pressure.

Senses

秉性 is used for these senses in English:

  • bearing One's posture, demeanor, or manner.
  • carriage (now, _, rare) A manner of walking and moving in general; how one carries oneself, bearing, gait.
  • composure Calmness of mind or temperament.
  • demeanor (American spelling) The social, non-verbal behaviours (such as body language and facial expressions) that are characteristic of a person.
  • poise Mien; bearing or deportment of the head or body.

bearing — full definition

  1. noun A mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.
  2. noun A direction or angle measured relative to true north, used to describe position or heading.
  3. noun A person's posture, manner, or general demeanour.
  4. noun Relevance or connection to a matter.

carriage — full definition

  1. noun The act of conveying; carrying.
  2. noun A means of conveyance.
  3. noun A (mostly four-wheeled) lighter vehicle chiefly designed to transport people, generally drawn by horse power.
  4. noun Ellipsis of railway carriage (“a passenger railroad car, or any railroad car”).

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